| 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 | $140.36 | 5.600% | $148.2202 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.81 | 13.562% | $47.4803 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.30 | 5.599% | $87.964 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.86 | 8.390% | $76.8052 | $76.81 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.39 | 11.550% | $246.9605 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.32 | 4.362% | $113.0449 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.26 | 13.563% | $250.1339 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.30 | $970.6090 | $970.60 | $970.60 | $970.60 | |