| 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 | $138.60 | 6.225% | $147.2279 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.45 | 7.783% | $194.4944 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.67 | 3.406% | $167.1765 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.95 | 9.484% | $235.3359 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.81 | 5.442% | $76.7723 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.29 | 6.408% | $132.2545 | $132.25 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.63 | 7.605% | $129.8039 | $129.80 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.40 | $1,083.0654 | $1,083.06 | $1,083.10 | $1,083.10 | |