| 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 | $126.95 | 12.850% | $143.2631 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.84 | 10.139% | $52.6905 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.99 | 7.223% | $43.9507 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.55 | 3.805% | $95.0335 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.28 | 4.409% | $90.0841 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.56 | 13.735% | $60.9165 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.57 | 3.530% | $173.4852 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.74 | $659.4236 | $659.42 | $659.45 | $659.50 | |