| 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 | $142.78 | 5.545% | $150.6972 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.73 | 7.610% | $186.9509 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.86 | 4.454% | $244.2761 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.75 | 4.360% | $71.7475 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.60 | 10.188% | $212.2221 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.88 | 12.659% | $7.7509 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.27 | 11.499% | $108.4551 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.87 | $982.0998 | $982.11 | $982.10 | $982.20 | |