| 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 | $142.45 | 4.664% | $149.0939 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.47 | 4.625% | $151.1517 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.31 | 5.218% | $79.2397 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.84 | 9.116% | $98.0298 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 12.654% | $280.3395 | $280.34 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.33 | 12.547% | $166.941 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.78 | 4.617% | $63.5862 | $63.59 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.03 | $988.3818 | $988.38 | $988.45 | $988.30 | |