| 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 | $133.66 | 6.440% | $142.2677 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.84 | 13.388% | $151.7585 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.74 | 8.240% | $8.3778 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.40 | 8.444% | $147.9176 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.82 | 6.197% | $63.527 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.60 | 7.361% | $53.2511 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.44 | 10.784% | $68.0657 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.50 | $635.1654 | $635.18 | $635.15 | $635.30 | |