| 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 | $141.73 | 4.263% | $147.7719 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.70 | 5.186% | $230.0418 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.94 | 6.158% | $43.4611 | $43.46 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.37 | 7.369% | $16.5026 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 8.430% | $270.7063 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.60 | 5.201% | $247.8536 | $247.85 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.39 | 12.550% | $132.1224 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.39 | $1,088.4597 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.50 | |