| 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 | $135.60 | 5.461% | $143.0051 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.34 | 10.213% | $43.3578 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.87 | 7.294% | $108.2275 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.46 | 5.715% | $187.6018 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 6.398% | $9.9376 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.95 | 6.697% | $13.8173 | $13.82 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.80 | 8.419% | $14.9618 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.36 | $520.9089 | $520.92 | $520.90 | $520.90 | |