| 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 | $140.87 | 4.187% | $146.7682 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.49 | 6.800% | $187.4233 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 11.642% | $226.4658 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.96 | 10.337% | $136.7737 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 12.858% | $16.4998 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.36 | 5.266% | $170.9099 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.80 | 13.269% | $29.2234 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.95 | $914.0641 | $914.06 | $913.95 | $914.10 | |