| 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 | $141.50 | 4.769% | $148.2481 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.55 | 6.797% | $163.9868 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.70 | 6.866% | $197.3815 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.79 | 6.176% | $176.0292 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.30 | 8.359% | $109.7677 | $109.77 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 7.811% | $52.4285 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.50 | 4.116% | $108.8012 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.97 | $956.6430 | $956.65 | $956.70 | $956.60 | |