| 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 | $140.89 | 4.500% | $147.2301 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.60 | 9.800% | $192.8088 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.81 | 13.391% | $140.3894 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 6.501% | $253.3872 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.68 | 3.419% | $162.0369 | $162.04 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.88 | 10.479% | $178.8434 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.89 | 6.631% | $84.1212 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.67 | $1,158.8170 | $1,158.82 | $1,158.85 | $1,158.70 | |