| 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 | $139.46 | 5.599% | $147.2684 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.70 | 12.510% | $233.6833 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.96 | 6.148% | $64.7078 | $64.71 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.68 | 8.193% | $26.702 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.70 | 8.334% | $160.0093 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.77 | 8.162% | $185.7899 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.89 | 9.680% | $55.8162 | $55.82 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.16 | $873.9769 | $873.98 | $873.95 | $874.00 | |