| 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 | $140.84 | 5.425% | $148.4806 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.34 | 8.563% | $36.1949 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.39 | 5.254% | $23.5664 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 8.624% | $153.1381 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.64 | 3.549% | $172.5541 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 6.213% | $138.5549 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.97 | 7.634% | $187.2509 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.61 | $859.7399 | $859.73 | $859.75 | $859.90 | |