| 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 | $136.99 | 4.350% | $142.9491 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 13.427% | $77.6975 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.86 | 11.425% | $17.672 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.45 | 5.486% | $42.6691 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.92 | 6.495% | $105.3449 | $105.34 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.95 | 7.656% | $22.5539 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.65 | 4.606% | $179.5562 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.32 | $588.4427 | $588.44 | $588.40 | $588.50 | |