| 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 | $135.54 | 5.595% | $143.1235 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.67 | 3.178% | $99.7422 | $99.74 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.45 | 7.574% | $175.8297 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.56 | 10.577% | $34.8981 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.78 | 10.477% | $96.9767 | $96.98 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.58 | 4.821% | $62.4524 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.39 | 12.337% | $27.399 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.97 | $640.4216 | $640.42 | $640.45 | $640.40 | |