| 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 | $142.36 | 3.647% | $147.5519 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.26 | 11.104% | $241.3846 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.94 | 11.763% | $74.8142 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.80 | 5.678% | $87.5014 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.99 | 11.568% | $112.6725 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.27 | 8.695% | $36.1628 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.38 | 6.556% | $233.7626 | $233.76 | $233.75 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.00 | $933.8500 | $933.83 | $933.80 | $934.00 | |