| 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 | $175.73 | 4.284% | $183.2583 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.58 | 3.491% | $144.4527 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.81 | 5.409% | $12.4488 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.63 | 13.868% | $240.9788 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.28 | 13.688% | $24.1928 | $24.19 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.88 | 7.714% | $83.8877 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.45 | 9.187% | $147.8938 | $147.89 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.36 | $837.1129 | $837.11 | $837.15 | $837.20 | |