| 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 | $140.70 | 9.345% | $153.8484 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 6.730% | $30.2793 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.66 | 5.638% | $200.353 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.26 | 7.353% | $57.1762 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.40 | 11.735% | $88.7176 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.65 | 5.498% | $120.9535 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.35 | 4.632% | $254.622 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.39 | $905.9500 | $905.95 | $905.95 | $906.00 | |