| 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 | $137.70 | 8.300% | $149.1291 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.85 | 13.385% | $92.8056 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.59 | 3.297% | $152.456 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.56 | 13.521% | $139.1313 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.96 | 8.703% | $269.54 | $269.54 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.57 | 9.849% | $108.2782 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.28 | 4.168% | $44.0422 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.51 | $955.3824 | $955.39 | $955.45 | $955.30 | |