| 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 | $148.38 | 6.724% | $158.3571 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 7.749% | $220.2174 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.38 | 5.425% | $239.7154 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.78 | 8.269% | $184.9018 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.47 | 9.233% | $50.7606 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.54 | 5.262% | $128.9881 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.92 | 8.178% | $126.4817 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.85 | $1,109.4221 | $1,109.43 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.50 | |