| 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 | $140.44 | 5.287% | $147.8651 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.32 | 5.718% | $229.7464 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.48 | 11.480% | $96.4079 | $96.41 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.67 | 10.671% | $172.2815 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.61 | 9.771% | $32.5032 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.71 | 13.776% | $26.9763 | $26.98 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.57 | 5.578% | $218.0925 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.80 | $923.8729 | $923.88 | $923.90 | $923.90 | |