| 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 | $141.42 | 4.765% | $148.1587 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.43 | 13.728% | $202.9249 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 5.583% | $138.1765 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.31 | 12.353% | $95.8483 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.35 | 5.474% | $201.8245 | $201.82 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.49 | 10.294% | $156.055 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.82 | 11.354% | $231.4159 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.69 | $1,174.4038 | $1,174.41 | $1,174.35 | $1,174.40 | |