| 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 | $135.84 | 6.786% | $145.0581 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.68 | 5.409% | $98.7472 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.33 | 9.335% | $87.8288 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 12.256% | $110.4599 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 3.266% | $19.3211 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.68 | 12.157% | $86.002 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.27 | 11.604% | $63.9156 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.91 | $611.3327 | $611.34 | $611.30 | $611.30 | |