| 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 | 9.107% | $154.9101 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.43 | 6.486% | $51.5712 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.64 | 11.316% | $51.9178 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.56 | 6.680% | $12.3322 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.77 | 10.236% | $209.1949 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.64 | 12.444% | $230.1054 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.68 | 10.198% | $268.5305 | $268.53 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.70 | $978.5621 | $978.56 | $978.55 | $978.50 | |