| 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 | $139.61 | 5.545% | $147.3514 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.59 | 13.533% | $163.022 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.99 | 13.716% | $268.3584 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 3.517% | $40.0611 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 4.374% | $22.6178 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.94 | 8.709% | $248.8784 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.93 | 5.317% | $98.9243 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.43 | $989.2134 | $989.21 | $989.15 | $989.30 | |