| 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 | $140.26 | 4.396% | $146.4258 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.89 | 13.726% | $167.0521 | $167.05 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.51 | 5.103% | $165.5477 | $165.55 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.61 | 9.810% | $230.1727 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.47 | 8.703% | $129.8675 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.61 | 5.151% | $79.5047 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.74 | 4.739% | $50.0024 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.09 | $968.5729 | $968.57 | $968.55 | $968.60 | |