| 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 | $137.96 | 4.378% | $143.9999 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.41 | 4.849% | $22.4482 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.43 | 5.729% | $243.6313 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.39 | 3.384% | $12.8093 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.73 | 3.530% | $33.8854 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.74 | 13.247% | $158.2514 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.58 | 11.712% | $68.7922 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.24 | $683.8177 | $683.82 | $683.85 | $683.80 | |