| 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 | $141.32 | 4.313% | $147.4151 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.60 | 12.273% | $179.1877 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.93 | 9.135% | $65.4046 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 9.844% | $73.4637 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.69 | 12.129% | $126.3582 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 5.411% | $8.3696 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.43 | 10.143% | $238.3825 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.79 | $838.5814 | $838.58 | $838.55 | $838.70 | |