| 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 | $139.53 | 3.263% | $144.0829 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.51 | 10.664% | $117.8682 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.54 | 7.666% | $192.2269 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.52 | 6.535% | $8.0114 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.82 | 12.464% | $26.7889 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.32 | 10.588% | $13.6244 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.67 | 12.102% | $98.2798 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.91 | $600.8825 | $600.88 | $600.90 | $600.90 | |