| 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 | $136.87 | 7.438% | $147.0504 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.49 | 13.625% | $83.503 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.62 | 5.661% | $187.6751 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.69 | 6.655% | $203.3804 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.81 | 9.848% | $154.677 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.40 | 10.401% | $78.8263 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.52 | 8.670% | $218.9918 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.40 | $1,074.1040 | $1,074.11 | $1,074.20 | $1,074.20 | |