| 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 | $135.94 | 8.335% | $147.2706 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.70 | 6.429% | $115.6883 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.83 | 5.310% | $182.0073 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.92 | 6.197% | $154.9627 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.65 | 7.714% | $41.6315 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.39 | 10.719% | $97.8645 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.84 | 11.337% | $176.8477 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.27 | $916.2726 | $916.27 | $916.25 | $916.30 | |