| 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 | $135.81 | 8.591% | $147.4774 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.63 | 8.533% | $155.8859 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.39 | 6.752% | $109.3034 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.28 | 5.481% | $146.9139 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.62 | 11.421% | $263.6444 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.41 | 3.207% | $88.1491 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 12.506% | $249.4258 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.84 | $1,160.7999 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.85 | $1,160.70 | |