| 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 | $133.32 | 5.137% | $140.1686 | $140.17 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.86 | 3.786% | $248.9411 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 4.723% | $155.5451 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.64 | 9.675% | $9.4759 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.52 | 9.189% | $47.5191 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.84 | 8.449% | $6.3334 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.39 | 7.129% | $178.2519 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.10 | $786.2351 | $786.24 | $786.25 | $786.20 | |