| 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 | $140.43 | 5.305% | $147.8798 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.38 | 4.550% | $226.2253 | $226.23 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.25 | 9.520% | $76.9378 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.98 | 3.855% | $176.5327 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.63 | 12.635% | $266.5282 | $266.53 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.92 | 12.344% | $21.2555 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.37 | 8.248% | $179.0097 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.96 | $1,094.3690 | $1,094.38 | $1,094.45 | $1,094.30 | |