| 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 | $140.77 | 5.400% | $148.3716 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.65 | 3.189% | $52.2652 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.92 | 9.643% | $266.3448 | $266.34 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.58 | 8.118% | $13.6012 | $13.60 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.88 | 3.744% | $216.7005 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.73 | 3.159% | $71.9328 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.52 | 4.580% | $214.9328 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.05 | $984.1489 | $984.14 | $984.15 | $984.10 | |