| 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 | $139.70 | 6.499% | $148.7791 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.64 | 5.844% | $83.2357 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.54 | 11.865% | $237.7579 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 7.353% | $41.2558 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.62 | 11.416% | $92.0519 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.83 | 12.154% | $189.3496 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.64 | 4.256% | $148.7108 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.40 | $941.1408 | $941.15 | $941.15 | $941.20 | |