| 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 | $136.97 | 5.835% | $144.9622 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.89 | 5.690% | $144.679 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.58 | 3.332% | $55.3653 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.83 | 10.112% | $265.1827 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.93 | 9.128% | $16.2928 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.57 | 4.620% | $139.7409 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.99 | 5.320% | $32.6387 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.76 | $798.8616 | $798.86 | $798.90 | $798.90 | |