| 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 | $140.40 | 5.509% | $148.1346 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.61 | 6.829% | $138.4611 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.68 | 12.613% | $239.5053 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.99 | 6.670% | $221.8629 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.53 | 6.172% | $174.6848 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.86 | 3.290% | $120.7047 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.77 | 11.606% | $130.3223 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.84 | $1,173.6757 | $1,173.66 | $1,173.65 | $1,173.70 | |