| 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 | $140.27 | 3.537% | $145.2313 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.66 | 12.156% | $55.6967 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.69 | 12.640% | $71.7404 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.55 | 6.848% | $20.8888 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.55 | 5.446% | $143.9865 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.41 | 7.318% | $129.2216 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.74 | 8.199% | $220.4446 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.87 | $787.2099 | $787.21 | $787.25 | $787.10 | |