| 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 | $138.82 | 3.491% | $143.6662 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.42 | 11.313% | $77.2735 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.53 | 3.578% | $50.2664 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.96 | 5.125% | $157.6455 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.31 | 9.856% | $19.0161 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.93 | 13.150% | $44.0493 | $44.05 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.54 | 4.741% | $38.2724 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.51 | $530.1894 | $530.20 | $530.10 | $530.20 | |