| 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 | $140.92 | 3.575% | $145.9579 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.68 | 9.400% | $36.8459 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.51 | 8.283% | $183.5505 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.62 | 7.726% | $261.3648 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.34 | 13.570% | $73.0709 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.32 | 10.752% | $144.332 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.31 | 7.635% | $71.3728 | $71.37 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.70 | $916.4948 | $916.49 | $916.45 | $916.60 | |