| 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 | $138.40 | 6.642% | $147.5925 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.38 | 11.462% | $72.8739 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.57 | 10.771% | $130.2335 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.44 | 9.693% | $162.8283 | $162.83 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.95 | 8.129% | $134.0259 | $134.03 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 5.370% | $36.3737 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.69 | 5.635% | $77.8424 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.95 | $761.7702 | $761.76 | $761.80 | $761.70 | |