| 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 | $134.48 | 7.110% | $144.0415 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.47 | 5.661% | $37.478 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.54 | 5.652% | $49.1704 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.35 | 11.600% | $209.0826 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.26 | 3.847% | $84.3861 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.74 | 5.607% | $32.4636 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.89 | 12.525% | $281.1887 | $281.19 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.73 | $837.8109 | $837.81 | $837.85 | $837.90 | |