| 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 | $135.28 | 9.525% | $148.1654 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.85 | 6.487% | $264.9929 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.99 | 3.714% | $91.2579 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.46 | 13.757% | $141.582 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 5.281% | $83.5615 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.71 | 9.608% | $191.4961 | $191.50 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.86 | 10.518% | $50.6836 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.52 | $971.7394 | $971.74 | $971.75 | $971.90 | |