| 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 | $131.89 | 11.632% | $147.2314 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.49 | 11.206% | $45.0273 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.97 | 6.625% | $8.498 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.53 | 4.224% | $96.4385 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.47 | 10.421% | $54.6253 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.35 | 3.690% | $182.8573 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.36 | 6.544% | $148.4797 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.06 | $683.1575 | $683.17 | $683.25 | $683.10 | |