| 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 | $142.44 | 3.684% | $147.6875 | $147.69 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.89 | 13.344% | $46.3464 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.35 | 8.159% | $9.0313 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.72 | 5.177% | $253.1821 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.75 | 8.328% | $31.1443 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.73 | 6.235% | $173.9386 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.31 | 7.240% | $225.5364 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.19 | $886.8666 | $886.87 | $886.95 | $886.70 | |