| 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 | $146.95 | 3.718% | $152.4136 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.49 | 6.743% | $140.3564 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.34 | 3.749% | $8.6527 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.53 | 6.870% | $213.2377 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.90 | 5.720% | $218.7347 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 10.440% | $40.8518 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.71 | 11.437% | $75.454 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.91 | $849.7009 | $849.69 | $849.70 | $849.80 | |