| 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 | $135.31 | 7.192% | $145.0415 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.78 | 6.549% | $239.5008 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.44 | 9.642% | $231.827 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.47 | 10.271% | $38.0104 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.56 | 7.359% | $143.3887 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 9.478% | $44.3605 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 8.623% | $136.1155 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.39 | $978.2444 | $978.25 | $978.25 | $978.20 | |