| 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 | $139.63 | 5.593% | $147.4395 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.44 | 5.696% | $98.7623 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.78 | 7.236% | $101.6383 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.70 | 3.802% | $119.0609 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 5.405% | $263.2595 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.80 | 9.178% | $10.6994 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 4.740% | $241.3943 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.58 | $982.2542 | $982.25 | $982.25 | $982.30 | |