| 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 | $139.98 | 6.691% | $149.3461 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.26 | 5.794% | $248.891 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.28 | 7.874% | $193.3965 | $193.40 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.77 | 11.814% | $81.367 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.93 | 13.662% | $209.0585 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.98 | 10.415% | $76.1643 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.51 | 6.104% | $127.8659 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.71 | $1,086.0893 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.20 | |