| 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 | $135.40 | 6.569% | $144.2944 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.62 | 13.636% | $30.2499 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 11.311% | $30.4324 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.78 | 5.713% | $16.6815 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.91 | 7.740% | $188.448 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.95 | 10.383% | $131.3006 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.67 | 12.607% | $35.6626 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.67 | $577.0694 | $577.06 | $577.10 | $577.00 | |