| 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 | $138.81 | 6.248% | $147.4828 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.64 | 6.771% | $38.0532 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.94 | 8.801% | $218.6247 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.39 | 6.407% | $70.6436 | $70.64 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.77 | 4.222% | $115.4467 | $115.45 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.51 | 13.225% | $87.7607 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.76 | 4.136% | $230.932 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.82 | $908.9437 | $908.93 | $908.95 | $908.90 | |