| 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 | $137.97 | 5.356% | $145.3597 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.32 | 9.724% | $22.2959 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.70 | 9.542% | $53.347 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.29 | 8.161% | $219.8805 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.87 | 11.803% | $43.4578 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 11.750% | $6.5821 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 9.205% | $236.549 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.65 | $727.4720 | $727.48 | $727.50 | $727.50 | |