| 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 | $149.39 | 4.125% | $155.5523 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.67 | 6.493% | $173.2322 | $173.23 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.63 | 7.653% | $115.8669 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.81 | 9.110% | $168.9132 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.89 | 10.693% | $7.6267 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.38 | 9.614% | $137.434 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.87 | 4.416% | $237.9327 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.64 | $996.5580 | $996.55 | $996.60 | $996.50 | |