| 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 | $132.35 | 9.540% | $144.9762 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.27 | 3.766% | $135.176 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.99 | 13.584% | $84.0408 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.55 | 4.579% | $149.0774 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.32 | 10.515% | $109.7635 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.85 | 9.836% | $14.1139 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.85 | 4.827% | $103.6215 | $103.62 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.18 | $740.7693 | $740.77 | $740.80 | $740.80 | |