| 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 | $139.81 | 6.538% | $148.9508 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.45 | 8.641% | $40.6861 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.39 | 11.430% | $130.8077 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.36 | 11.649% | $220.3505 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.71 | 7.230% | $168.0401 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.99 | 8.782% | $167.5134 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.53 | 12.773% | $109.9875 | $109.99 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.24 | $986.3361 | $986.34 | $986.35 | $986.40 | |