| 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 | $137.64 | 5.638% | $145.4001 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.46 | 10.248% | $20.3518 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.57 | 6.231% | $106.8365 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.94 | 13.153% | $184.3715 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.63 | 13.800% | $163.4509 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.53 | 5.868% | $34.4389 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.58 | 6.334% | $63.3538 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.35 | $718.2035 | $718.20 | $718.20 | $718.30 | |