| 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 | $139.31 | 5.785% | $147.3691 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 13.709% | $8.6305 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.57 | 3.711% | $159.269 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.87 | 12.563% | $200.2158 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.46 | 4.759% | $31.9096 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.28 | 3.218% | $123.1184 | $123.12 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.71 | 6.622% | $142.5643 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.79 | $813.0767 | $813.08 | $813.00 | $813.10 | |