| 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 | $135.77 | 8.836% | $147.7666 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.33 | 6.388% | $201.4244 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.70 | 6.192% | $187.6413 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 10.596% | $143.2218 | $143.22 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.38 | 5.711% | $38.4577 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.26 | 3.270% | $190.2853 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 10.252% | $229.8644 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.43 | $1,138.6615 | $1,138.66 | $1,138.60 | $1,138.70 | |