| 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 | $136.62 | 5.654% | $144.3445 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.31 | 9.270% | $38.5832 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.79 | 10.794% | $30.7897 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.59 | 11.736% | $247.5958 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.40 | 5.500% | $95.372 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.91 | 7.484% | $215.9461 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.71 | 9.401% | $21.5629 | $21.56 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.33 | $794.1942 | $794.19 | $794.20 | $794.20 | |