| 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 | $138.47 | 5.534% | $146.1329 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.59 | 7.724% | $192.3843 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.97 | 4.672% | $50.2112 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.41 | 11.678% | $77.5157 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.73 | 10.537% | $8.5445 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.74 | 12.774% | $112.4808 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.49 | 10.842% | $152.3967 | $152.40 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.40 | $739.6661 | $739.66 | $739.70 | $739.60 | |