| 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 | $135.53 | 5.680% | $143.2281 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.28 | 3.175% | $102.4321 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.40 | 3.490% | $31.461 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.76 | 5.136% | $244.7146 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.89 | 6.636% | $50.0016 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.89 | 12.434% | $41.4769 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 13.432% | $264.6936 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $878.0079 | $878.00 | $878.05 | $878.00 | |