| 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 | $133.72 | 7.343% | $143.5391 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.58 | 5.795% | $73.6122 | $73.61 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.26 | 5.158% | $94.9156 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.33 | 4.745% | $79.9519 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.55 | 11.572% | $22.928 | $22.93 | $22.95 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.32 | 9.359% | $235.4718 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.83 | 8.590% | $227.8544 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.59 | $878.2730 | $878.27 | $878.25 | $878.30 | |