| 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 | $126.25 | 13.700% | $143.5463 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.35 | 4.855% | $119.9017 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.65 | 9.248% | $38.9469 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.38 | 10.301% | $228.7422 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.64 | 8.520% | $160.2189 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.41 | 3.750% | $17.0254 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 6.591% | $253.3668 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.38 | $961.7482 | $961.76 | $961.75 | $961.60 | |