| 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 | $136.75 | 5.486% | $144.2521 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.78 | 13.256% | $208.1419 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.93 | 4.714% | $55.4251 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.66 | 8.344% | $240.1553 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.36 | 11.552% | $114.1846 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.39 | 10.552% | $85.5562 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.94 | 10.775% | $73.045 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.81 | $920.7602 | $920.77 | $920.80 | $920.80 | |