| 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 | $137.64 | 5.686% | $145.4662 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.66 | 4.232% | $195.6018 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.44 | 12.537% | $86.0233 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.47 | 8.443% | $66.6599 | $66.66 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.31 | 5.538% | $86.8683 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.30 | 8.546% | $172.9138 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.73 | 7.193% | $158.3562 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.55 | $911.8895 | $911.89 | $911.80 | $912.00 | |