| 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 | $142.90 | 4.874% | $149.8649 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.64 | 5.310% | $96.5061 | $96.51 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.59 | 3.725% | $159.3112 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.95 | 9.403% | $84.1856 | $84.19 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.61 | 12.378% | $269.2689 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.84 | 5.415% | $188.5242 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.80 | 6.247% | $124.0965 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.33 | $1,071.7574 | $1,071.76 | $1,071.70 | $1,071.80 | |