| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $136.37 | 5.139% | $143.3781 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.73 | 11.378% | $56.5021 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.98 | 11.508% | $204.0373 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.31 | 3.753% | $40.7853 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.95 | 11.245% | $157.9123 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.33 | 12.795% | $6.012 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.79 | 10.762% | $233.4752 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.46 | $842.1023 | $842.11 | $842.15 | $842.10 | |