| 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 | $138.60 | 5.482% | $146.1981 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.27 | 11.805% | $244.0368 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.99 | 6.473% | $48.9669 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 3.344% | $44.8513 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.84 | 4.857% | $125.6606 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.40 | 8.103% | $97.7251 | $97.73 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.63 | 4.368% | $219.8303 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.13 | $927.2691 | $927.28 | $927.30 | $927.30 | |