| 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 | $140.64 | 5.308% | $148.1052 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.44 | 8.699% | $148.3089 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.56 | 6.842% | $25.172 | $25.17 | $25.15 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.46 | 9.874% | $176.3038 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.82 | 12.144% | $95.1205 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.92 | 3.284% | $19.5413 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.44 | 11.642% | $256.1514 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.28 | $868.7031 | $868.70 | $868.65 | $868.70 | |