| 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 | $139.54 | 3.477% | $144.3918 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.81 | 7.260% | $52.3536 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.67 | 4.506% | $86.3951 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.28 | 12.574% | $29.5844 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 11.601% | $13.8385 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.67 | 13.480% | $88.1399 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.78 | 4.479% | $228.5792 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.15 | $643.2825 | $643.28 | $643.35 | $643.30 | |