| 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 | $140.97 | 5.618% | $148.8897 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.92 | 6.693% | $248.5093 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.73 | 12.298% | $124.3476 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.96 | 9.692% | $213.8555 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.71 | 11.556% | $30.9122 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.52 | 5.581% | $157.8647 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.54 | 4.350% | $84.0435 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.35 | $1,008.4225 | $1,008.42 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.40 | |