| 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 | $142.35 | 3.356% | $147.1273 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.99 | 7.195% | $79.3136 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.59 | 4.567% | $11.0736 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.55 | 6.611% | $43.2308 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 10.601% | $16.0371 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.42 | 5.304% | $175.2469 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.44 | 8.692% | $175.4724 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.84 | $647.5017 | $647.50 | $647.50 | $647.40 | |