| 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 | $136.68 | 5.365% | $144.0129 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.85 | 6.252% | $110.3427 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.28 | 12.684% | $110.7458 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.57 | 13.515% | $14.2688 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.98 | 10.847% | $86.4385 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.70 | 3.199% | $32.7141 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.86 | 12.442% | $106.6625 | $106.66 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.92 | $605.1853 | $605.18 | $605.15 | $605.10 | |