| 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 | $143.56 | 7.125% | $153.7887 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.50 | 4.832% | $139.9507 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 12.471% | $186.6794 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.79 | 10.605% | $265.2197 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.62 | 8.793% | $53.9831 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.76 | 8.858% | $55.2563 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.41 | 4.703% | $36.0283 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.62 | $890.9062 | $890.91 | $890.95 | $891.00 | |