| 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 | $137.66 | 3.624% | $142.6488 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.81 | 11.863% | $17.6855 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.60 | 9.107% | $96.6688 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 11.311% | $8.6155 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.55 | 11.516% | $180.1541 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.57 | 6.314% | $76.0889 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.90 | 5.424% | $18.8709 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.83 | $540.7325 | $540.74 | $540.70 | $540.80 | |