| 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 | $140.57 | 4.786% | $147.2977 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.83 | 4.345% | $252.3375 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.66 | 7.204% | $37.1569 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 8.561% | $56.4409 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.97 | 12.676% | $166.7267 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.86 | 4.426% | $99.0585 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.62 | 10.476% | $19.4659 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.50 | $778.4841 | $778.50 | $778.50 | $778.50 | |