| 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 | $140.88 | 4.549% | $147.2886 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.30 | 9.316% | $182.8857 | $182.89 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.63 | 12.683% | $147.1978 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.89 | 6.634% | $13.7451 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.83 | 6.447% | $17.915 | $17.92 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.39 | 5.217% | $99.3143 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 13.590% | $8.9736 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.82 | $617.3201 | $617.33 | $617.30 | $617.30 | |