| 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 | $138.82 | 6.710% | $148.1348 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.26 | 3.871% | $82.3282 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.53 | 5.423% | $218.7844 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.53 | 13.864% | $33.624 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 12.314% | $226.8518 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 10.250% | $276.507 | $276.51 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.83 | 6.514% | $184.0881 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.75 | $1,170.3183 | $1,170.31 | $1,170.35 | $1,170.30 | |