| 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 | $148.84 | 6.747% | $158.8822 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.92 | 7.713% | $226.1111 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.50 | 6.818% | $212.0337 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.79 | 11.371% | $200.2339 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.42 | 5.625% | $20.5124 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 10.166% | $8.5929 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.98 | 8.625% | $122.7245 | $122.72 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.25 | $949.0907 | $949.07 | $949.10 | $949.00 | |