| 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 | $135.98 | 5.481% | $143.4331 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.53 | 4.563% | $138.5773 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.40 | 3.531% | $244.7473 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.82 | 8.489% | $144.0951 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.73 | 13.272% | $29.1449 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.80 | 5.150% | $49.2102 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.99 | 4.440% | $31.3216 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.25 | $780.5295 | $780.53 | $780.55 | $780.40 | |