| 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 | $138.85 | 8.494% | $150.6439 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.35 | 5.806% | $196.1114 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.32 | 7.822% | $63.96 | $63.96 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.36 | 8.661% | $36.2493 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.35 | 12.549% | $184.9743 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.51 | 5.726% | $221.5065 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.84 | 7.306% | $238.0476 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.58 | $1,091.4930 | $1,091.49 | $1,091.45 | $1,091.40 | |