| 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 | $135.91 | 5.497% | $143.381 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.45 | 13.412% | $108.2518 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.89 | 9.853% | $44.9189 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.69 | 8.592% | $76.7637 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.79 | 4.755% | $233.3837 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.52 | 10.358% | $9.4025 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.91 | 12.107% | $13.3519 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.16 | $629.4535 | $629.44 | $629.45 | $629.60 | |