| 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 | $140.31 | 7.523% | $150.8655 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.36 | 13.591% | $149.2131 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.67 | 12.466% | $131.2141 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.42 | 11.577% | $114.2772 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.58 | 11.214% | $88.5041 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.55 | 6.833% | $167.2471 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.52 | 3.394% | $43.9631 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.41 | $845.2842 | $845.28 | $845.25 | $845.30 | |