| 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 | $140.41 | 5.668% | $148.3684 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.52 | 7.250% | $147.4902 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 8.416% | $232.7475 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.41 | 13.827% | $115.432 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.90 | 3.635% | $118.0403 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.28 | 3.103% | $92.0504 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.68 | 5.791% | $87.468 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.88 | $941.5968 | $941.60 | $941.60 | $941.60 | |