| 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 | $135.49 | 5.536% | $142.9907 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.27 | 7.235% | $7.796 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.81 | 7.491% | $258.8491 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.66 | 13.263% | $205.7536 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.36 | 4.207% | $215.0416 | $215.04 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.71 | 6.739% | $193.9554 | $193.96 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.59 | 10.175% | $233.1193 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.89 | $1,257.5057 | $1,257.51 | $1,257.50 | $1,257.50 | |