| 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 | $139.47 | 5.519% | $147.1673 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 4.214% | $52.9511 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.38 | 11.163% | $228.3066 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.40 | 9.452% | $48.5967 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.35 | 12.537% | $192.8321 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.57 | 12.299% | $62.4046 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.76 | 11.626% | $228.5654 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.74 | $960.8238 | $960.83 | $960.80 | $960.90 | |