| 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 | $139.42 | 3.575% | $144.4043 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.93 | 8.642% | $127.0351 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.93 | 8.317% | $108.2412 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.64 | 3.810% | $74.3695 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.97 | 6.827% | $137.7748 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.79 | 6.599% | $201.2483 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.25 | 8.489% | $105.5056 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.93 | $898.5788 | $898.58 | $898.55 | $898.50 | |