| 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 | $139.79 | 6.854% | $149.3712 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.91 | 6.703% | $131.1487 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.89 | 5.408% | $146.4012 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.40 | 10.293% | $7.0588 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.76 | 6.674% | $152.2878 | $152.29 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.73 | 10.805% | $215.7706 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.37 | 11.186% | $169.4141 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.85 | $971.4524 | $971.45 | $971.40 | $971.50 | |