| 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 | $138.50 | 4.519% | $144.7588 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.92 | 5.748% | $106.7209 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.46 | 7.652% | $254.5539 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.52 | 5.386% | $77.4798 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.99 | 4.422% | $173.3301 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.93 | 7.632% | $110.7856 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.83 | 6.783% | $184.5531 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.15 | $1,052.1822 | $1,052.18 | $1,052.20 | $1,052.30 | |