| 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 | $133.76 | 7.188% | $143.3747 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 5.778% | $176.2261 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 5.153% | $151.862 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.80 | 12.152% | $80.5251 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.50 | 5.326% | $17.3788 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.79 | 5.605% | $37.796 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.77 | 12.278% | $97.4236 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.64 | $704.5863 | $704.59 | $704.60 | $704.60 | |