| 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 | $135.42 | 3.501% | $140.1611 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.43 | 11.509% | $135.4054 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.55 | 11.775% | $209.634 | $209.63 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.49 | 6.155% | $152.3218 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.84 | 9.201% | $42.4137 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.50 | 11.265% | $108.4834 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 5.594% | $140.7251 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.50 | $929.1445 | $929.14 | $929.15 | $929.10 | |