| 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 | $128.47 | 7.505% | $138.1117 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.43 | 11.630% | $278.4387 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.95 | 10.386% | $163.3161 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.68 | 6.711% | $31.6718 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.90 | 6.494% | $174.5437 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.83 | 13.568% | $171.2946 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.96 | 7.350% | $14.9861 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.22 | $972.3627 | $972.36 | $972.35 | $972.30 | |