| 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 | $139.82 | 5.451% | $147.4416 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.88 | 5.294% | $39.8854 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.47 | 7.263% | $251.4996 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.27 | 3.767% | $186.0231 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 7.221% | $53.9536 | $53.95 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.95 | 12.439% | $223.6974 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.93 | 3.869% | $21.7398 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.64 | $924.2405 | $924.24 | $924.25 | $924.20 | |