| 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 | $138.96 | 3.462% | $143.7708 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.32 | 13.693% | $45.841 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.70 | 10.873% | $209.2174 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.97 | 4.338% | $78.2222 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 8.744% | $18.4647 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.43 | 11.593% | $38.4215 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.73 | 6.450% | $81.6791 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.09 | $615.6167 | $615.61 | $615.55 | $615.60 | |