| 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 | $140.46 | 5.663% | $148.4142 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.31 | 7.366% | $231.1697 | $231.17 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.69 | 9.158% | $223.4355 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.75 | 6.254% | $47.5487 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.96 | 11.806% | $68.1569 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.45 | 7.814% | $50.0796 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.26 | 9.235% | $108.4267 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.88 | $877.2313 | $877.24 | $877.25 | $877.20 | |