| 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 | 5.284% | $144.9761 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.27 | 6.350% | $108.7641 | $108.76 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 5.503% | $29.3509 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.47 | 13.853% | $103.0028 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.51 | 7.123% | $45.538 | $45.54 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.30 | 5.558% | $189.2655 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.79 | 8.342% | $135.2 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.86 | $756.0974 | $756.10 | $756.10 | $756.20 | |