| 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 | $136.91 | 5.514% | $144.4592 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.52 | 9.626% | $84.9821 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.41 | 9.830% | $160.8021 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.43 | 8.252% | $65.4167 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.33 | 3.520% | $186.6776 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.70 | 12.431% | $28.8948 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.40 | 4.675% | $68.4575 | $68.46 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.70 | $739.6900 | $739.69 | $739.70 | $739.80 | |