| 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 | $141.63 | 5.383% | $149.2539 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.65 | 7.319% | $176.7007 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.48 | 4.590% | $260.9311 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.51 | 7.408% | $145.5486 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.52 | 11.161% | $182.8821 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.48 | 10.109% | $150.2768 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.71 | 11.232% | $122.0326 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.98 | $1,187.6258 | $1,187.62 | $1,187.70 | $1,187.60 | |