| 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 | $133.48 | 3.718% | $138.4428 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.46 | 6.401% | $49.4339 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.96 | 10.391% | $150.0876 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.28 | 10.540% | $188.2275 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.88 | 13.212% | $106.2834 | $106.28 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.39 | 6.351% | $179.0844 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.91 | 13.560% | $52.1354 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.36 | $863.6950 | $863.69 | $863.80 | $863.60 | |