| 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 | $140.41 | 5.410% | $148.0062 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.25 | 8.298% | $39.258 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.93 | 4.853% | $15.6546 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.27 | 6.608% | $183.6536 | $183.65 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.46 | 13.228% | $207.7281 | $207.73 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.94 | 11.181% | $103.3316 | $103.33 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.31 | 4.460% | $261.4738 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.57 | $959.1059 | $959.10 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |