| 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 | $140.56 | 5.625% | $148.4665 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.45 | 3.514% | $121.5772 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.56 | 7.547% | $197.4133 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.48 | 13.705% | $60.8094 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.50 | 8.804% | $221.4161 | $221.42 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.99 | 4.822% | $179.2351 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.47 | 13.387% | $158.1408 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.01 | $1,087.0584 | $1,087.07 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.00 | |