| 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 | $140.50 | 6.362% | $149.4386 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.34 | 6.506% | $71.7211 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.63 | 10.653% | $9.5494 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.39 | 12.421% | $111.7352 | $111.74 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.97 | 10.281% | $269.0526 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.65 | 6.431% | $251.869 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.36 | 3.311% | $154.3053 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.84 | $1,017.6712 | $1,017.68 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.60 | |