| 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 | $142.83 | 4.696% | $149.5373 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.41 | 9.423% | $160.2062 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.78 | 8.242% | $31.152 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.59 | 6.311% | $195.1764 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.31 | 6.704% | $28.0738 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.72 | 13.125% | $137.6958 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.58 | 7.242% | $134.6745 | $134.67 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.22 | $836.5160 | $836.52 | $836.50 | $836.60 | |