| 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 | $140.26 | 5.195% | $147.5465 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.91 | 5.553% | $143.4571 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.80 | 9.384% | $248.0829 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.69 | 13.593% | $167.7655 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.87 | 13.646% | $107.816 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.88 | 11.696% | $151.7725 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 10.682% | $5.8551 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.70 | $972.2956 | $972.31 | $972.25 | $972.40 | |