| 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 | $138.81 | 7.585% | $149.3387 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.78 | 4.629% | $186.0094 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.51 | 4.281% | $171.5527 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.47 | 13.342% | $113.8747 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.49 | 8.392% | $158.7834 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 3.127% | $147.42 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.76 | 6.436% | $19.9674 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.77 | $946.9463 | $946.94 | $946.90 | $947.00 | |