| 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 | $138.35 | 7.285% | $148.4288 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.68 | 4.858% | $42.6562 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 9.478% | $143.1863 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.74 | 13.146% | $137.7439 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.31 | 12.128% | $173.0247 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.78 | 12.867% | $109.2327 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.87 | 10.179% | $74.7785 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.52 | $829.0511 | $829.05 | $829.10 | $829.00 | |