| 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 | $139.68 | 4.146% | $145.4711 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.49 | 9.683% | $43.3138 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.88 | 7.413% | $235.1056 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.92 | 11.119% | $111.0301 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.63 | 12.648% | $70.5514 | $70.55 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.98 | 6.477% | $62.8001 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.46 | 5.293% | $17.3312 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.04 | $685.6033 | $685.60 | $685.60 | $685.60 | |