| 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 | $139.95 | 9.579% | $153.3558 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 6.410% | $151.4534 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.29 | 4.290% | $147.3513 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 4.179% | $227.9124 | $227.91 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.66 | 3.313% | $17.2119 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.82 | 6.484% | $180.8311 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.59 | 10.178% | $35.907 | $35.91 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.41 | $914.0229 | $914.02 | $914.00 | $914.10 | |