| 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 | $133.92 | 7.657% | $144.1743 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.92 | 13.146% | $38.3791 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.86 | 5.407% | $187.4769 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.55 | 6.375% | $237.8013 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.30 | 11.779% | $187.0063 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.38 | 6.204% | $25.8925 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.72 | 9.589% | $59.9671 | $59.97 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.65 | $880.6975 | $880.70 | $880.70 | $880.80 | |