| 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 | $137.70 | 4.500% | $143.8965 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.66 | 12.534% | $77.2658 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 8.821% | $50.8085 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.98 | 11.308% | $210.3499 | $210.35 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.97 | 13.463% | $32.8702 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 8.284% | $140.2603 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.96 | 4.796% | $73.3153 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.49 | $728.7665 | $728.78 | $728.70 | $728.80 | |