| 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 | $140.92 | 4.644% | $147.4643 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.40 | 11.342% | $107.3337 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.64 | 3.275% | $72.9535 | $72.95 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 9.738% | $195.8494 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.37 | 13.470% | $152.4696 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.53 | 9.809% | $47.7999 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.64 | 9.718% | $103.8371 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.97 | $827.7075 | $827.70 | $827.70 | $827.70 | |