| 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 | $136.78 | 8.550% | $148.4747 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.52 | 3.328% | $171.0285 | $171.03 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.71 | 7.365% | $102.759 | $102.76 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.60 | 6.803% | $39.0899 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.93 | 13.486% | $154.2615 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.58 | 12.253% | $250.9753 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.70 | 4.147% | $169.4472 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.82 | $1,036.0361 | $1,036.04 | $1,036.05 | $1,036.10 | |