| 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 | $140.74 | 5.251% | $148.1303 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.37 | 12.158% | $275.2021 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 9.540% | $55.734 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.51 | 11.773% | $236.4111 | $236.41 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.84 | 8.548% | $38.9036 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.96 | 7.783% | $13.9687 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.87 | 10.591% | $202.2378 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.17 | $970.5876 | $970.58 | $970.60 | $970.50 | |