| 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 | $140.82 | 5.372% | $148.3849 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.85 | 13.449% | $54.2853 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.36 | 11.252% | $196.204 | $196.20 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 8.631% | $53.9679 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 11.778% | $156.9698 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.25 | 5.283% | $151.8707 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.78 | 6.512% | $79.6497 | $79.65 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.17 | $841.3323 | $841.33 | $841.30 | $841.40 | |