| 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 | $140.57 | 5.466% | $148.2536 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.84 | 7.259% | $66.329 | $66.33 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.67 | 9.237% | $16.0251 | $16.03 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.59 | 8.652% | $237.5024 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.30 | 9.378% | $83.4554 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.36 | 10.756% | $277.2887 | $277.29 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.38 | 8.862% | $113.6302 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.71 | $942.4844 | $942.49 | $942.55 | $942.50 | |