| 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 | $139.83 | 3.619% | $144.8904 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.99 | 5.201% | $106.2425 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.26 | 4.792% | $150.125 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.32 | 11.542% | $15.9728 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.81 | 9.380% | $100.4218 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.47 | 5.509% | $218.8995 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.42 | 6.358% | $18.5276 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.10 | $755.0796 | $755.08 | $755.10 | $755.00 | |