| 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 | $135.50 | 3.791% | $140.6368 | $140.64 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.44 | 13.761% | $61.9315 | $61.93 | $61.95 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.66 | 12.723% | $41.3243 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.27 | 12.242% | $69.8931 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.40 | 10.824% | $179.9782 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.65 | 6.594% | $123.276 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.38 | 9.573% | $154.9143 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.30 | $771.9542 | $771.95 | $772.00 | $771.90 | |