| 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 | $139.90 | 5.458% | $147.5357 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.33 | 11.572% | $87.3943 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.93 | 6.259% | $75.3695 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.87 | 8.631% | $217.1208 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 8.552% | $170.8174 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.46 | 11.806% | $15.0491 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.60 | 10.324% | $256.6136 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.45 | $969.9004 | $969.90 | $969.85 | $969.80 | |