| 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 | $140.90 | 5.495% | $148.6425 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.36 | 6.135% | $158.5232 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.53 | 12.584% | $24.2393 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.92 | 11.273% | $150.1295 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.99 | 8.324% | $184.14 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.46 | 3.819% | $92.8765 | $92.88 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.67 | 5.531% | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.83 | $956.6010 | $956.60 | $956.65 | $956.50 | |