| 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 | $136.74 | 4.662% | $143.1148 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.75 | 12.727% | $86.518 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.65 | 7.816% | $61.0778 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.37 | 3.297% | $228.6686 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.36 | 13.655% | $39.0519 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.27 | 4.579% | $51.5261 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.45 | 10.735% | $51.4364 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.59 | $661.3936 | $661.40 | $661.40 | $661.40 | |