| 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 | $144.55 | 5.337% | $152.2646 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.38 | 3.566% | $140.2077 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.37 | 9.439% | $9.16 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.49 | 5.672% | $198.1244 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.30 | 3.256% | $87.0448 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.61 | 11.624% | $210.534 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.84 | 13.105% | $8.8674 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.54 | $806.2029 | $806.19 | $806.15 | $806.20 | |