| 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 | $139.55 | 5.358% | $147.0271 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.96 | 6.461% | $190.5226 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 8.787% | $203.3664 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 10.238% | $39.6526 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.74 | 10.681% | $112.6068 | $112.61 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.50 | 6.455% | $187.8931 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.53 | 11.686% | $15.1111 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.19 | $896.1797 | $896.18 | $896.15 | $896.20 | |