| 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 | $133.75 | 5.312% | $140.8548 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.86 | 8.568% | $172.4711 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.95 | 4.339% | $147.0658 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.60 | 4.356% | $52.8041 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.98 | 5.138% | $209.2036 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.97 | 13.560% | $180.5263 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.29 | 9.703% | $69.431 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.40 | $972.3567 | $972.35 | $972.35 | $972.40 | |