| 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 | $140.29 | 9.366% | $153.4296 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.85 | 13.536% | $170.1337 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.28 | 4.573% | $73.4939 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.72 | 9.768% | $246.6706 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.31 | 13.779% | $227.9107 | $227.91 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.73 | 5.192% | $16.5467 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.60 | 9.240% | $80.4006 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.78 | $968.5858 | $968.58 | $968.60 | $968.50 | |