| 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 | $140.66 | 5.795% | $148.8112 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.41 | 5.399% | $13.08 | $13.08 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.32 | 9.244% | $209.0056 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 7.385% | $139.9763 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.78 | 8.413% | $158.0445 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.55 | 6.531% | $5.9125 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.33 | 11.249% | $44.8667 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.40 | $719.6968 | $719.70 | $719.70 | $719.70 | |