| 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 | $136.85 | 5.335% | $144.1509 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.79 | 5.783% | $38.9176 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.49 | 3.310% | $52.1612 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.32 | 8.524% | $20.9668 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.74 | 11.331% | $55.376 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.67 | 3.496% | $202.5106 | $202.51 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.92 | 8.502% | $178.9415 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.78 | $693.0246 | $693.03 | $693.00 | $693.10 | |