| 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 | $136.31 | 5.438% | $143.7225 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.76 | 7.339% | $147.8702 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.38 | 8.330% | $141.2407 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.56 | 8.611% | $8.211 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.86 | 11.130% | $76.5241 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.93 | 8.565% | $153.0007 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.91 | 5.367% | $262.269 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.71 | $932.8382 | $932.83 | $932.75 | $932.80 | |