| 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 | $139.83 | 3.496% | $144.7185 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 11.454% | $72.7572 | $72.76 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.49 | 4.449% | $30.802 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 5.271% | $180.8556 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.68 | 11.684% | $231.9453 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.70 | 12.580% | $82.9715 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.64 | 13.447% | $161.8208 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.42 | $905.8709 | $905.88 | $905.80 | $905.90 | |