| 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 | $135.75 | 5.135% | $142.7208 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.31 | 11.440% | $148.5607 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.52 | 13.576% | $40.3422 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.59 | 8.725% | $137.635 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.66 | 8.367% | $151.3454 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.40 | 10.744% | $276.1955 | $276.20 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.50 | 8.440% | $34.1586 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.73 | $930.9582 | $930.97 | $930.95 | $930.90 | |