| 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 | $135.37 | 6.115% | $143.6479 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.86 | 6.732% | $46.8127 | $46.81 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.68 | 9.229% | $217.0162 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.30 | 5.485% | $77.3205 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.75 | 6.592% | $213.9834 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.78 | 12.753% | $200.4523 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.26 | 9.108% | $198.8602 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.00 | $1,098.0932 | $1,098.09 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |