| 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 | $137.40 | 4.338% | $143.3604 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.53 | 10.490% | $70.1943 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.75 | 3.768% | $115.9607 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.46 | 12.801% | $118.9599 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.40 | 6.658% | $178.5455 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.76 | 8.746% | $10.6136 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.75 | 13.252% | $161.6672 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.05 | $799.3016 | $799.30 | $799.25 | $799.40 | |