| 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 | $141.72 | 3.746% | $147.0288 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 4.821% | $16.4045 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.40 | 7.481% | $247.6362 | $247.64 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.96 | 13.261% | $10.1482 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.58 | 6.111% | $181.0041 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.83 | 9.675% | $18.4583 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.73 | 4.803% | $215.6112 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.87 | $836.2913 | $836.29 | $836.30 | $836.20 | |