| 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 | $135.33 | 5.865% | $143.2671 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.96 | 7.277% | $232.7482 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.74 | 4.392% | $201.2051 | $201.21 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.66 | 11.702% | $72.2265 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.54 | 12.807% | $220.5828 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.60 | 3.327% | $150.4441 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.97 | 8.814% | $125.1035 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.80 | $1,145.5773 | $1,145.58 | $1,145.60 | $1,145.50 | |