| 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 | $141.25 | 5.679% | $149.2716 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.77 | 7.753% | $149.5288 | $149.53 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.26 | 5.514% | $261.9491 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.62 | 9.825% | $213.7414 | $213.74 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.38 | 7.467% | $94.9793 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.39 | 6.570% | $77.146 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 10.842% | $106.9625 | $106.96 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.17 | $1,053.5787 | $1,053.58 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.50 | |