| 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 | 5.653% | $145.1672 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.27 | 9.785% | $137.5277 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.55 | 4.400% | $178.0542 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 11.309% | $21.5717 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.47 | 11.360% | $17.2274 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.58 | 9.255% | $17.0219 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.30 | 7.728% | $228.7065 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.95 | $745.2766 | $745.28 | $745.25 | $745.30 | |