| 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 | $139.33 | 3.655% | $144.4225 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.91 | 5.379% | $103.1766 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.97 | 8.490% | $10.8165 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 7.711% | $13.4531 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.32 | 12.218% | $169.8083 | $169.81 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 9.310% | $40.1933 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.96 | 8.147% | $55.1117 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.75 | $536.9820 | $536.98 | $536.95 | $537.00 | |