| 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 | $138.26 | 4.167% | $144.0213 | $144.02 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.57 | 8.324% | $80.7772 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.71 | 5.842% | $81.1914 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.75 | 8.416% | $47.432 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.30 | 8.417% | $117.4156 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.26 | 4.663% | $54.6969 | $54.70 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.33 | 3.298% | $153.2219 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.18 | $678.7563 | $678.76 | $678.75 | $678.70 | |