| 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 | $145.85 | 6.296% | $155.0327 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.68 | 13.363% | $269.4412 | $269.44 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.98 | 5.845% | $103.7069 | $103.71 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.38 | 13.555% | $40.1758 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.27 | 8.823% | $11.1761 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.76 | 5.112% | $116.4221 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.91 | 13.128% | $249.9111 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.83 | $945.8659 | $945.87 | $945.90 | $945.80 | |