| 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 | $140.35 | 3.223% | $144.8735 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.88 | 9.805% | $84.4181 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.88 | 4.155% | $176.9385 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.38 | 8.428% | $100.1658 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.59 | 8.789% | $69.1789 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 7.192% | $51.9881 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.40 | 12.863% | $161.8455 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.98 | $789.4084 | $789.42 | $789.40 | $789.40 | |