| 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 | $135.97 | 8.754% | $147.8728 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.51 | 4.610% | $90.4981 | $90.50 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.38 | 12.496% | $87.0494 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.92 | 8.750% | $163.038 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.42 | 12.712% | $97.4057 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.36 | 3.300% | $195.6089 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.86 | 10.497% | $130.2318 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.42 | $911.7047 | $911.71 | $911.70 | $911.60 | |