| 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 | $139.59 | 3.249% | $144.1253 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.52 | 4.787% | $70.7522 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.36 | 11.579% | $66.2333 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.89 | 9.150% | $87.1999 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.85 | 13.217% | $25.8701 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.97 | 4.492% | $60.574 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.61 | 3.211% | $229.758 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.79 | $684.5128 | $684.51 | $684.50 | $684.60 | |