| 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 | $138.62 | 6.385% | $147.4709 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.59 | 6.387% | $108.0786 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.30 | 4.282% | $101.4664 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.50 | 8.819% | $218.1821 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 6.448% | $175.9798 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 9.159% | $41.0438 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.42 | 9.192% | $206.8315 | $206.83 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.35 | $999.0531 | $999.05 | $999.10 | $999.10 | |