| 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 | $136.37 | 5.133% | $143.3699 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.85 | 5.568% | $243.7037 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.57 | 7.596% | $49.0315 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.81 | 12.438% | $163.9458 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.83 | 4.489% | $105.3563 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.99 | 10.559% | $206.7343 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.55 | 7.132% | $73.439 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.97 | $985.5805 | $985.58 | $985.60 | $985.50 | |