| 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 | $137.63 | 6.279% | $146.2718 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 4.181% | $38.1302 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.43 | 7.119% | $86.1558 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.52 | 8.498% | $228.41 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.53 | 13.162% | $252.951 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.84 | 9.505% | $218.8348 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.35 | 13.778% | $212.0253 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.90 | $1,182.7789 | $1,182.78 | $1,182.80 | $1,182.80 | |