| 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 | $136.75 | 7.526% | $147.0418 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.66 | 8.845% | $39.9026 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.87 | 3.834% | $160.8077 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.66 | 4.871% | $150.6577 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.45 | 10.418% | $129.6859 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 5.836% | $260.854 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.43 | 9.102% | $10.2883 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.29 | $899.2380 | $899.24 | $899.25 | $899.30 | |