| 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 | $134.49 | 4.455% | $140.4815 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.48 | 12.279% | $95.9761 | $95.98 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.74 | 7.230% | $153.0601 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.50 | 3.510% | $31.5706 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.97 | 4.801% | $210.6186 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 12.268% | $249.1564 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.50 | 5.543% | $97.6273 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.61 | $978.4906 | $978.50 | $978.50 | $978.60 | |