| 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 | $140.95 | 6.375% | $149.9356 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.51 | 8.115% | $95.6926 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.32 | 6.427% | $41.8471 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.31 | 11.824% | $100.9883 | $100.99 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.45 | 8.110% | $6.9731 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.74 | 3.863% | $9.0776 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.39 | 9.423% | $190.8228 | $190.82 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.67 | $595.3371 | $595.34 | $595.35 | $595.30 | |