| 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 | $136.25 | 5.726% | $144.0517 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.99 | 4.293% | $99.0679 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.65 | 4.111% | $60.02 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.94 | 6.643% | $135.3726 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.37 | 4.769% | $223.5456 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.27 | 13.873% | $246.2731 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.60 | 5.287% | $73.2798 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.07 | $981.6107 | $981.61 | $981.55 | $981.70 | |