| 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 | $140.75 | 5.754% | $148.8488 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.42 | 10.637% | $23.6984 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.94 | 10.704% | $146.0629 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.61 | 12.572% | $249.4708 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.63 | 12.326% | $28.7892 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.46 | 3.827% | $230.9735 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.90 | 3.443% | $43.3426 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.71 | $871.1862 | $871.18 | $871.15 | $871.20 | |