| 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 | $136.99 | 5.671% | $144.7587 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.76 | 6.799% | $61.6871 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.69 | 9.801% | $36.992 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.36 | 13.672% | $108.3976 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 3.230% | $81.882 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 13.116% | $262.135 | $262.14 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.37 | 7.499% | $172.3961 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.23 | $868.2485 | $868.26 | $868.30 | $868.30 | |