| 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 | $133.83 | 3.600% | $138.6479 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 7.142% | $87.2457 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.74 | 9.519% | $33.6661 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.48 | 11.201% | $17.2139 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.93 | 7.852% | $34.4371 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.61 | 7.574% | $157.7142 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.56 | 5.194% | $6.9007 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $446.58 | $475.8256 | $475.83 | $475.80 | $475.70 | |