| 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 | $130.30 | 9.343% | $142.4739 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.63 | 3.852% | $146.0471 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.84 | 10.676% | $196.8262 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 6.316% | $50.9679 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.95 | 3.377% | $96.0889 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.74 | 3.112% | $179.1468 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.59 | 8.613% | $28.8802 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.99 | $840.4310 | $840.44 | $840.45 | $840.40 | |