| 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 | $138.70 | 5.594% | $146.4589 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.72 | 4.570% | $135.6482 | $135.65 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.71 | 7.656% | $57.822 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 12.227% | $8.2599 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.79 | 12.632% | $214.8906 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.85 | 9.355% | $29.3618 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 6.182% | $250.3665 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.92 | $842.8079 | $842.81 | $842.75 | $842.90 | |