| 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 | $138.34 | 5.800% | $146.3637 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.60 | 10.323% | $46.9976 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.78 | 3.716% | $70.2987 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.41 | 11.450% | $84.0444 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.68 | 9.127% | $235.3651 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.96 | 5.421% | $67.4273 | $67.43 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.44 | 12.666% | $260.7542 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.21 | $911.2510 | $911.25 | $911.25 | $911.30 | |