| 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 | $133.35 | 7.786% | $143.7326 | $143.73 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.45 | 12.373% | $47.7023 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.91 | 6.121% | $22.1899 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.99 | 13.379% | $229.0142 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.90 | 9.763% | $24.0381 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.81 | 8.775% | $41.1278 | $41.13 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.31 | 4.674% | $81.9702 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.72 | $589.7751 | $589.77 | $589.80 | $589.70 | |