| 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 | $133.99 | 9.168% | $146.2742 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.76 | 10.745% | $107.1569 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.67 | 5.328% | $76.5419 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.51 | 7.773% | $31.8038 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.30 | 11.643% | $176.7309 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.80 | 7.736% | $140.9187 | $140.92 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.47 | 6.189% | $132.1734 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.50 | $811.5998 | $811.59 | $811.55 | $811.60 | |