| 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 | $135.40 | 6.430% | $144.1062 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.80 | 8.589% | $260.3964 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.50 | 13.288% | $39.0844 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.59 | 10.111% | $81.0307 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.60 | 8.166% | $143.4281 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.74 | 8.782% | $94.3575 | $94.36 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.53 | 7.656% | $143.7531 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.16 | $906.1564 | $906.16 | $906.20 | $906.20 | |