| 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 | $136.74 | 5.135% | $143.7616 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.30 | 12.631% | $147.8845 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.77 | 6.636% | $88.2626 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.62 | 3.787% | $131.4151 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.46 | 12.787% | $39.9943 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.57 | 6.668% | $244.8777 | $244.88 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.93 | 10.399% | $74.994 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.39 | $871.1898 | $871.18 | $871.20 | $871.30 | |