| 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 | $131.91 | 8.733% | $143.4297 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.91 | 3.426% | $49.5514 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.45 | 9.701% | $7.0757 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.80 | 11.341% | $39.8601 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.33 | 3.373% | $21.0157 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.97 | 12.737% | $235.5865 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.45 | 5.790% | $118.9609 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.82 | $615.4800 | $615.49 | $615.50 | $615.60 | |