| 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 | $133.97 | 3.275% | $138.3575 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.29 | 12.365% | $46.3955 | $46.40 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.78 | 6.799% | $203.7511 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.43 | 3.725% | $108.32 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.75 | 7.500% | $101.8563 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.58 | 5.426% | $40.6734 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.81 | 11.183% | $157.6686 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.61 | $797.0224 | $797.03 | $796.95 | $797.20 | |