| 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 | $135.63 | 4.599% | $141.8676 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.80 | 6.847% | $87.4008 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.63 | 5.320% | $78.6003 | $78.60 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 11.266% | $158.5095 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.41 | 5.295% | $118.3621 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.87 | 6.170% | $22.1577 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.31 | 3.679% | $9.6525 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.11 | $616.5505 | $616.55 | $616.50 | $616.70 | |