| 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 | $139.89 | 8.351% | $151.5722 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.46 | 6.402% | $63.2666 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 3.620% | $254.6876 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.25 | 12.859% | $205.6855 | $205.69 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.82 | 5.828% | $241.0973 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.99 | 6.399% | $7.4373 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.41 | 6.106% | $26.9615 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.61 | $950.7080 | $950.72 | $950.70 | $950.80 | |