| 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 | $140.60 | 4.599% | $147.0662 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.30 | 5.602% | $208.3527 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.40 | 8.275% | $187.7489 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.66 | 4.590% | $79.1328 | $79.13 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.37 | 10.826% | $197.6803 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 3.295% | $66.4497 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.74 | 6.184% | $36.8883 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.40 | $923.3189 | $923.32 | $923.35 | $923.30 | |