| 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 | $133.42 | 3.782% | $138.4659 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.31 | 9.784% | $74.9935 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.42 | 5.629% | $154.662 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.76 | 3.144% | $11.0983 | $11.10 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.31 | 10.253% | $23.4949 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.60 | 8.389% | $41.8382 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.64 | 10.783% | $197.9028 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.46 | $642.4556 | $642.45 | $642.45 | $642.50 | |