| 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 | $140.92 | 4.456% | $147.1994 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.53 | 9.474% | $198.7282 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.92 | 5.161% | $7.2771 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.50 | 8.151% | $221.1688 | $221.17 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.44 | 12.802% | $87.3539 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.56 | 5.226% | $84.7701 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.34 | 4.660% | $168.8584 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.21 | $915.3559 | $915.36 | $915.35 | $915.50 | |