| 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 | $141.33 | 3.333% | $146.0405 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.37 | 8.657% | $79.7216 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.29 | 12.153% | $5.9329 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.83 | 3.644% | $256.8609 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.91 | 10.810% | $104.0617 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.65 | 13.624% | $31.417 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 10.404% | $276.9264 | $276.93 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.21 | $900.9610 | $900.96 | $900.95 | $900.90 | |