| 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 | $140.88 | 5.391% | $148.4748 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.38 | 9.577% | $114.3765 | $114.38 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.97 | 4.416% | $60.53 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.75 | 8.342% | $202.3287 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.95 | 12.683% | $173.4755 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 3.628% | $6.1037 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.53 | 11.825% | $249.9624 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.35 | $955.2516 | $955.25 | $955.30 | $955.30 | |