| 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 | $135.47 | 3.679% | $140.4539 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.92 | 4.334% | $55.2136 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.73 | 5.862% | $101.3417 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.66 | 11.871% | $72.3358 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.94 | 7.351% | $179.2118 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.50 | 10.570% | $96.7488 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.73 | 6.155% | $170.6229 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.95 | $815.9285 | $815.92 | $815.90 | $815.80 | |