| 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 | $140.72 | 5.371% | $148.2781 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.57 | 12.394% | $163.6119 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.58 | 7.282% | $209.8221 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.71 | 12.342% | $87.301 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.76 | 10.739% | $53.9963 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.40 | 11.521% | $50.6305 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.96 | 12.167% | $260.1826 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.70 | $973.8225 | $973.82 | $973.85 | $973.80 | |