| 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 | $135.78 | 5.579% | $143.3552 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.54 | 4.739% | $191.1906 | $191.19 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.25 | 6.179% | $50.1696 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.40 | 9.549% | $58.4992 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.41 | 4.426% | $41.1543 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 10.784% | $144.5177 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.37 | 3.510% | $253.9825 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.20 | $882.8691 | $882.87 | $882.85 | $883.00 | |