| 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 | $139.73 | 3.693% | $144.8902 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.79 | 13.866% | $101.1016 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.84 | 7.193% | $74.8636 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.39 | 5.343% | $104.7004 | $104.70 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.56 | 12.324% | $28.71 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.76 | 4.209% | $252.9778 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.76 | 4.631% | $232.0297 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.83 | $939.2733 | $939.27 | $939.30 | $939.30 | |