| 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 | $138.32 | 3.625% | $143.3341 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.31 | 13.198% | $163.356 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.82 | 13.727% | $6.6189 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.47 | 5.872% | $198.4782 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.92 | 8.854% | $217.6209 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.33 | 6.686% | $94.2357 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.96 | 8.174% | $145.9916 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.13 | $969.6354 | $969.64 | $969.65 | $969.60 | |