| 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 | $137.43 | 5.288% | $144.6973 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.74 | 7.188% | $158.3596 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.93 | 11.349% | $53.3696 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.63 | 13.514% | $200.4998 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.42 | 11.144% | $194.9688 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.64 | 11.285% | $61.919 | $61.92 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.85 | 7.347% | $8.4267 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.64 | $822.2408 | $822.25 | $822.20 | $822.30 | |