| 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 | $138.68 | 3.404% | $143.4007 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 7.825% | $79.2514 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.55 | 8.189% | $92.5557 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.54 | 9.170% | $178.5366 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.73 | 13.300% | $146.9841 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.55 | 13.266% | $134.2768 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.29 | 5.850% | $208.8315 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.84 | $983.8368 | $983.84 | $983.90 | $983.90 | |