| 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 | $139.87 | 6.429% | $148.8622 | $148.86 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 6.510% | $17.5209 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.85 | 4.461% | $172.204 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.83 | 3.851% | $40.3253 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.65 | 10.165% | $75.6283 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.76 | 11.734% | $159.5115 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.81 | 5.630% | $136.062 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.22 | $750.1142 | $750.11 | $750.10 | $750.10 | |