| 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 | $136.55 | 5.375% | $143.8896 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.29 | 3.162% | $59.1015 | $59.10 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 9.859% | $39.3185 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.95 | 4.599% | $106.6387 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 10.117% | $34.5657 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.27 | 8.284% | $217.9432 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.66 | 13.522% | $26.8593 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.90 | $628.3165 | $628.32 | $628.30 | $628.30 | |