| 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 | $139.74 | 5.672% | $147.6661 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.51 | 3.508% | $36.7557 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.87 | 8.743% | $162.9731 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 12.231% | $6.4757 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.78 | 4.153% | $7.0616 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.74 | 8.166% | $27.8419 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.51 | 3.407% | $83.253 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $443.92 | $472.0271 | $472.03 | $472.00 | $472.20 | |