| 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 | $140.39 | 3.552% | $145.3767 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.61 | 6.405% | $212.395 | $212.40 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.41 | 11.724% | $65.258 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.82 | 8.370% | $36.6507 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.46 | 5.782% | $120.0203 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 8.649% | $187.224 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.76 | 10.193% | $192.5733 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.77 | $959.4980 | $959.50 | $959.45 | $959.60 | |