| 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 | $137.52 | 3.805% | $142.7526 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.80 | 6.648% | $178.9553 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.29 | 12.354% | $153.1273 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.87 | 5.270% | $19.8644 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.52 | 3.275% | $155.4495 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.96 | 6.662% | $68.221 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.93 | 5.319% | $144.2133 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.89 | $862.5834 | $862.58 | $862.55 | $862.60 | |