| 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 | $138.88 | 4.500% | $145.1296 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.37 | 3.272% | $189.3699 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.96 | 7.669% | $210.9882 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.80 | 6.866% | $224.2049 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.30 | 11.395% | $80.5386 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.55 | 8.175% | $16.8212 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.77 | 12.367% | $16.5966 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.63 | $883.6490 | $883.65 | $883.65 | $883.60 | |