| 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 | $137.91 | 7.185% | $147.8188 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.88 | 7.718% | $133.4411 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.56 | 4.687% | $155.523 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.72 | 11.588% | $25.3528 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.62 | 5.413% | $123.9868 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.84 | 6.684% | $8.364 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.35 | 8.853% | $134.2702 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.88 | $728.7567 | $728.75 | $728.70 | $728.80 | |