| 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 | $144.40 | 6.612% | $153.9477 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.53 | 12.497% | $131.0928 | $131.09 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.50 | 6.360% | $168.5806 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.41 | 10.811% | $121.2383 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.98 | 11.636% | $60.2611 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.51 | 5.533% | $51.1941 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 8.383% | $254.5375 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.18 | $940.8521 | $940.85 | $940.90 | $940.80 | |