| 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 | $136.64 | 4.180% | $142.3516 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.63 | 4.244% | $185.1686 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.91 | 5.119% | $168.0958 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.45 | 6.779% | $52.8022 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.63 | 9.175% | $246.3316 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 6.756% | $186.2572 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.28 | 5.803% | $11.9346 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.01 | $992.9416 | $992.94 | $992.95 | $993.00 | |