| 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 | $139.98 | 5.563% | $147.7671 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.32 | 7.149% | $123.5642 | $123.56 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.87 | 8.553% | $157.2607 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.37 | 5.832% | $60.7158 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.32 | 13.431% | $251.0455 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.97 | 7.402% | $85.8894 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.31 | 9.870% | $35.499 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.14 | $861.7417 | $861.75 | $861.70 | $861.80 | |