| 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 | $140.52 | 3.527% | $145.4761 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.80 | 6.211% | $6.1602 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.98 | 4.427% | $184.8149 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.52 | 8.339% | $26.5647 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.60 | 12.273% | $114.0694 | $114.07 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.70 | 13.234% | $278.2159 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.35 | 10.418% | $216.8057 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.47 | $972.1069 | $972.11 | $972.05 | $972.20 | |