| 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 | $141.55 | 3.313% | $146.2396 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.30 | 11.525% | $79.5173 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 10.643% | $273.0559 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.81 | 10.543% | $44.0072 | $44.01 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.99 | 12.748% | $195.0428 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.71 | 6.827% | $6.0998 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.93 | 4.217% | $189.602 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.08 | $933.5646 | $933.57 | $933.55 | $933.50 | |