| 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 | $140.34 | 5.270% | $147.7359 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.63 | 10.650% | $217.5711 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.55 | 4.352% | $40.2277 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.60 | 5.329% | $144.9327 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.70 | 12.468% | $197.6063 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.79 | 10.544% | $27.4039 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.98 | 3.211% | $27.8463 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.59 | $803.3239 | $803.33 | $803.35 | $803.20 | |