| 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 | $142.53 | 4.501% | $148.9453 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.85 | 5.692% | $215.4531 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.37 | 7.296% | $254.6885 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.78 | 8.708% | $97.598 | $97.60 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.34 | 8.326% | $28.5331 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.59 | 6.424% | $174.099 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.68 | 10.110% | $205.5533 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.14 | $1,124.8703 | $1,124.87 | $1,124.90 | $1,124.90 | |