| 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 | $129.42 | 11.298% | $144.0419 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.48 | 9.576% | $11.4836 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.86 | 9.593% | $164.2361 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.44 | 8.614% | $117.781 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.69 | 4.587% | $204.6663 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.97 | 7.385% | $71.9157 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.43 | 7.441% | $71.3731 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.29 | $785.4977 | $785.50 | $785.50 | $785.50 | |