| 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 | $148.27 | 6.734% | $158.2545 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 8.462% | $9.2084 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.53 | 8.780% | $87.6005 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.39 | 13.859% | $139.352 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.99 | 8.492% | $272.3041 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.51 | 8.234% | $265.7253 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.48 | 6.121% | $86.4674 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.66 | $1,018.9122 | $1,018.91 | $1,018.90 | $1,019.00 | |