| 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 | $143.83 | 3.453% | $148.7964 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.49 | 7.788% | $141.7304 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.56 | 7.520% | $175.8597 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.27 | 4.657% | $89.241 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.42 | 5.248% | $33.0689 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.32 | 7.264% | $22.8687 | $22.87 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.43 | 4.458% | $5.6721 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.32 | $617.2372 | $617.24 | $617.20 | $617.30 | |