| 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 | $139.86 | 4.641% | $146.3509 | $146.35 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.95 | 11.107% | $154.3832 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.26 | 11.655% | $39.3696 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.84 | 13.305% | $48.5399 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.35 | 12.396% | $239.7969 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.71 | 12.403% | $177.2708 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.87 | 3.149% | $38.031 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.84 | $843.7423 | $843.74 | $843.75 | $843.80 | |