| 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 | $136.98 | 4.485% | $143.1236 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.46 | 11.546% | $31.746 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.74 | 10.722% | $142.5435 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.49 | 3.605% | $13.9763 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.53 | 4.550% | $207.5631 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.75 | 4.771% | $36.4079 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.85 | 13.654% | $148.7163 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.80 | $724.0767 | $724.08 | $724.05 | $724.00 | |