| 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 | $141.50 | 5.775% | $149.6716 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.54 | 4.344% | $79.8649 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.86 | 10.813% | $110.6579 | $110.66 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.43 | 9.263% | $184.0317 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.93 | 12.192% | $248.9877 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.72 | 8.192% | $48.3835 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.32 | 8.318% | $92.4169 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.30 | $914.0142 | $914.01 | $914.00 | $914.10 | |