| 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 | $134.33 | 4.540% | $140.4286 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.90 | 3.714% | $148.2073 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.59 | 3.334% | $121.5105 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.88 | 8.322% | $82.1947 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.72 | 13.646% | $181.5154 | $181.52 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.96 | 8.133% | $63.7552 | $63.76 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.83 | 9.177% | $33.6593 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.21 | $771.2710 | $771.28 | $771.25 | $771.30 | |