| 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 | $139.57 | 3.300% | $144.1758 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.67 | 3.205% | $41.9735 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.32 | 11.840% | $74.1723 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.38 | 7.802% | $238.6521 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.45 | 6.311% | $45.129 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.75 | 5.599% | $142.2947 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.65 | 12.154% | $96.0599 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.79 | $782.4573 | $782.45 | $782.45 | $782.60 | |