| 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 | $135.41 | 6.550% | $144.2794 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.83 | 7.518% | $23.4712 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.83 | 13.356% | $165.3071 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.54 | 5.501% | $17.4499 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.89 | 7.122% | $202.3427 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.42 | 9.573% | $27.8535 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.55 | 11.272% | $127.4621 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.47 | $708.1659 | $708.16 | $708.15 | $708.20 | |