| 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 | $135.50 | 5.625% | $143.1219 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.93 | 4.568% | $148.4134 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.59 | 7.656% | $207.3347 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.33 | 5.752% | $23.6144 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.68 | 8.779% | $36.6368 | $36.64 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.85 | 9.348% | $140.8949 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.54 | 11.654% | $247.3583 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.42 | $947.3744 | $947.36 | $947.35 | $947.30 | |