| 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 | $138.97 | 6.136% | $147.4972 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.45 | 12.245% | $181.2196 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.56 | 13.609% | $26.7663 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.84 | 10.226% | $269.8773 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.68 | 10.483% | $23.9527 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.36 | 5.270% | $183.5488 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.68 | 3.486% | $70.0393 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.54 | $902.9012 | $902.91 | $902.90 | $902.90 | |