| 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 | $140.33 | 3.666% | $145.4745 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.88 | 5.256% | $56.7119 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 8.520% | $39.6641 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.94 | 5.695% | $258.8893 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.75 | 10.142% | $197.9802 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 12.310% | $147.755 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.44 | 12.524% | $97.2657 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.45 | $943.7407 | $943.74 | $943.70 | $943.90 | |