| 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 | $137.64 | 7.863% | $148.4626 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.75 | 13.639% | $69.0357 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.92 | 9.480% | $219.9672 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.32 | 5.431% | $195.3847 | $195.38 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.28 | 3.747% | $144.4988 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.47 | 6.680% | $170.1226 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.36 | 3.362% | $43.7841 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.74 | $991.2557 | $991.25 | $991.25 | $991.30 | |