| 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 | $137.81 | 3.204% | $142.2254 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.60 | 11.146% | $66.243 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.49 | 7.706% | $19.9148 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.97 | 6.622% | $112.9873 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.69 | 6.459% | $185.9732 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.88 | 13.831% | $31.7361 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.75 | 10.275% | $53.7591 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.19 | $612.8389 | $612.84 | $612.85 | $612.80 | |