| 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 | $140.42 | 4.684% | $146.9973 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.83 | 3.338% | $93.8619 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.78 | 11.204% | $123.1918 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.50 | 3.317% | $14.981 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.76 | 4.301% | $228.1689 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.71 | 11.627% | $253.0696 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.40 | 7.372% | $17.609 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.40 | $877.8795 | $877.88 | $877.85 | $878.00 | |