| 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 | $135.30 | 6.633% | $144.2744 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.34 | 5.819% | $148.5064 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.55 | 5.431% | $102.8479 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.53 | 4.272% | $210.1394 | $210.14 | $210.15 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.98 | 4.604% | $144.3326 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 3.759% | $50.3231 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.63 | 8.742% | $87.6787 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.83 | $888.1025 | $888.10 | $888.10 | $888.00 | |