| 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 | $136.93 | 5.743% | $144.7939 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 10.733% | $86.8036 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.77 | 5.738% | $84.3472 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.42 | 5.688% | $25.809 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.84 | 10.461% | $126.8534 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 12.500% | $87.0413 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.48 | 6.717% | $17.587 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.20 | $573.2354 | $573.23 | $573.25 | $573.20 | |