| 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 | $143.98 | 6.641% | $153.5417 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.26 | 13.467% | $85.3953 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.31 | 6.643% | $80.3128 | $80.31 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.49 | 10.342% | $179.2947 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.70 | 6.308% | $141.0707 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.77 | 12.512% | $140.3812 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.59 | 5.125% | $56.3365 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.10 | $836.3329 | $836.33 | $836.35 | $836.30 | |