| 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 | $141.54 | 5.870% | $149.8484 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.36 | 5.797% | $213.0328 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.45 | 9.853% | $270.7327 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.74 | 10.408% | $69.27 | $69.27 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.45 | 9.129% | $270.0397 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.36 | 7.213% | $176.2153 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.65 | 7.211% | $24.2833 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.55 | $1,173.4222 | $1,173.42 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.30 | |