| 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 | $145.49 | 6.297% | $154.6515 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.48 | 5.623% | $104.0175 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 10.816% | $42.4979 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.46 | 6.761% | $146.7537 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.85 | 6.853% | $238.1219 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.62 | 12.223% | $221.7751 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.27 | 12.759% | $210.0362 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.52 | $1,117.8538 | $1,117.86 | $1,117.85 | $1,117.90 | |