| 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 | $139.72 | 5.591% | $147.5317 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.52 | 9.184% | $181.8132 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.27 | 8.576% | $130.5844 | $130.58 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.48 | 13.462% | $104.9297 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.92 | 5.334% | $87.343 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.49 | 5.238% | $169.9488 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.35 | 13.854% | $17.4766 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.75 | $839.6274 | $839.62 | $839.70 | $839.50 | |