| 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 | $135.48 | 3.699% | $140.4914 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 7.241% | $38.0062 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.58 | 12.200% | $81.4348 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.36 | 5.683% | $219.1443 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.95 | 6.552% | $174.692 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.74 | 9.240% | $41.2272 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.43 | 10.559% | $14.8481 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.98 | $709.8440 | $709.84 | $709.90 | $709.70 | |