| 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 | $138.94 | 5.840% | $147.0541 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.88 | 3.468% | $135.4189 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.97 | 11.723% | $40.1868 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.64 | 7.403% | $201.531 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.69 | 3.571% | $12.1074 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.86 | 8.317% | $91.9178 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.72 | 5.150% | $182.6666 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.70 | $810.8826 | $810.89 | $810.85 | $810.90 | |