| 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 | $139.77 | 5.554% | $147.5328 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.58 | 4.282% | $187.2696 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.93 | 10.563% | $188.9853 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.31 | 7.430% | $202.3014 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.47 | 5.375% | $121.6765 | $121.68 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.42 | 4.445% | $63.1057 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.37 | 12.600% | $27.4406 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.85 | $938.3119 | $938.32 | $938.35 | $938.30 | |