| 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 | $135.26 | 6.542% | $144.1087 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.54 | 9.338% | $126.3291 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 7.716% | $107.5652 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.99 | 4.508% | $184.9687 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.88 | 3.434% | $35.0434 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.57 | 7.453% | $16.7304 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.62 | 12.610% | $171.8654 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.72 | $786.6109 | $786.62 | $786.60 | $786.60 | |