| 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 | $140.30 | 5.673% | $148.2592 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.25 | 8.688% | $25.27 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.96 | 7.303% | $144.8161 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.46 | 3.347% | $180.2992 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.28 | 7.768% | $137.1671 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 5.357% | $253.5732 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.83 | 10.241% | $17.4512 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.76 | $906.8360 | $906.84 | $906.75 | $907.00 | |