| 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 | $140.53 | 5.848% | $148.7482 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.94 | 8.690% | $252.0956 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.67 | 5.298% | $140.7518 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.80 | 4.672% | $79.3414 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.31 | 7.334% | $186.0206 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.71 | 5.734% | $136.0902 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.64 | 3.632% | $44.1887 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.60 | $987.2365 | $987.24 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |