| 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 | $139.75 | 3.657% | $144.8607 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.92 | 8.450% | $150.6587 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 7.350% | $49.2307 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.86 | 10.591% | $123.7071 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.30 | 8.563% | $13.3532 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.44 | 5.555% | $87.0195 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.79 | 6.742% | $226.0689 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.92 | $794.8988 | $794.90 | $794.85 | $795.00 | |