| 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 | $137.45 | 4.346% | $143.4236 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.84 | 7.405% | $107.2332 | $107.23 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.94 | 9.626% | $176.4321 | $176.43 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.75 | 12.456% | $75.0644 | $75.06 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.30 | 9.602% | $237.0691 | $237.07 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.48 | 8.432% | $8.1107 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.98 | 11.727% | $204.4381 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.74 | $951.7712 | $951.76 | $951.75 | $951.70 | |