| 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 | $147.40 | 11.358% | $164.1417 | $164.14 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.71 | 5.325% | $126.0846 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.83 | 13.639% | $244.1307 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.32 | 12.720% | $5.9967 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 5.200% | $196.2927 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.40 | 8.119% | $137.7436 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.99 | 3.550% | $33.1256 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.24 | $907.5156 | $907.51 | $907.60 | $907.40 | |