| 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 | $142.57 | 3.489% | $147.5443 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.63 | 5.549% | $255.038 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.29 | 5.424% | $6.6312 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.45 | 3.202% | $149.0753 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.26 | 5.186% | $110.7188 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.36 | 10.341% | $35.7063 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.53 | 5.174% | $107.8349 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.09 | $812.5488 | $812.55 | $812.60 | $812.40 | |