| 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 | $140.60 | 5.584% | $148.4511 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.94 | 4.803% | $12.5135 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.76 | 10.146% | $98.867 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.63 | 5.739% | $198.3981 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.25 | 13.542% | $74.0862 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.81 | 3.110% | $147.2514 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.80 | 13.340% | $83.6449 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.79 | $763.2122 | $763.21 | $763.20 | $763.30 | |