| 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 | $137.56 | 7.118% | $147.3515 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.56 | 5.866% | $217.6181 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.85 | 6.432% | $136.0733 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.82 | 12.268% | $176.0587 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.83 | 11.692% | $24.3824 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 5.576% | $15.7097 | $15.71 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.46 | 4.322% | $154.8764 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.96 | $872.0701 | $872.07 | $872.05 | $872.20 | |