| 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 | $137.70 | 7.306% | $147.7604 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.76 | 6.507% | $179.7412 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.78 | 3.144% | $166.8664 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.90 | 4.665% | $152.7062 | $152.71 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.77 | 3.857% | $174.2409 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.90 | 5.814% | $198.8245 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 7.359% | $256.3196 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.56 | $1,276.4592 | $1,276.46 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.40 | |