| 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 | $136.35 | 8.443% | $147.862 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.66 | 13.218% | $50.5632 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.63 | 13.259% | $194.3864 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.84 | 7.250% | $39.5109 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.41 | 9.176% | $52.8521 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.59 | 12.305% | $198.3194 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.83 | 4.433% | $138.7184 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.31 | $822.2124 | $822.21 | $822.15 | $822.30 | |