| 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 | $141.98 | 5.273% | $149.4666 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.54 | 7.289% | $71.3901 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.97 | 6.327% | $68.0174 | $68.02 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.80 | 3.323% | $78.3188 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.71 | 9.507% | $266.8795 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.40 | 12.648% | $215.6083 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.62 | 6.790% | $219.5816 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.02 | $1,069.2623 | $1,069.27 | $1,069.25 | $1,069.30 | |