| 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 | $140.80 | 5.785% | $148.9453 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.31 | 6.405% | $47.1481 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.72 | 9.473% | $178.1345 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.85 | 5.244% | $97.7191 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.65 | 9.615% | $201.3079 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.32 | 6.273% | $227.7643 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.69 | 7.532% | $186.7723 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.34 | $1,087.7915 | $1,087.79 | $1,087.75 | $1,087.70 | |