| 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 | $135.46 | 10.250% | $149.3447 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.90 | 9.363% | $27.2314 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.78 | 10.518% | $198.6893 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.31 | 13.826% | $196.1336 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.58 | 11.517% | $142.2734 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.95 | 9.864% | $208.6867 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.94 | 13.751% | $36.3321 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.92 | $958.6912 | $958.68 | $958.75 | $958.60 | |