| 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 | $144.89 | 6.575% | $154.4165 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.29 | 9.584% | $216.1983 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.88 | 9.810% | $190.9376 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 8.224% | $5.8441 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.69 | 11.468% | $134.5307 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.86 | 12.282% | $121.1074 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.74 | 8.604% | $54.0196 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.75 | $877.0542 | $877.06 | $877.05 | $876.90 | |