| 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 | $139.83 | 5.608% | $147.6717 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.33 | 8.844% | $99.4072 | $99.41 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.96 | 8.480% | $81.3166 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.51 | 10.673% | $143.3326 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.70 | 4.460% | $15.3556 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.69 | 7.263% | $132.6736 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.48 | 9.525% | $234.9092 | $234.91 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.50 | $854.6665 | $854.67 | $854.60 | $854.70 | |