| 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 | $139.89 | 6.851% | $149.4739 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.66 | 5.514% | $170.5739 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.93 | 7.260% | $44.9741 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.52 | 13.376% | $39.1374 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.25 | 10.615% | $167.3052 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.53 | 11.162% | $228.4713 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.47 | 9.523% | $88.1332 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.25 | $888.0690 | $888.06 | $888.00 | $888.10 | |