| 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 | $135.42 | 9.688% | $148.5395 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.80 | 7.581% | $95.5319 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.30 | 10.456% | $51.1411 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.79 | 4.542% | $41.5973 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.74 | 6.691% | $155.4915 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.48 | 4.326% | $245.6669 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.48 | 4.333% | $192.4735 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.01 | $930.4417 | $930.44 | $930.45 | $930.40 | |