| 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 | $140.26 | 5.773% | $148.3572 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.29 | 6.241% | $123.5477 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.83 | 10.242% | $213.6821 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 10.632% | $13.5745 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.44 | 8.542% | $90.5674 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.60 | 7.284% | $107.9277 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.68 | 7.862% | $175.4699 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.37 | $873.1265 | $873.13 | $873.10 | $873.20 | |