| 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 | $135.70 | 6.783% | $144.9045 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.63 | 4.840% | $248.0829 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.47 | 10.313% | $79.9438 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.49 | 12.225% | $53.2957 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.99 | 12.429% | $16.8531 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.81 | 6.146% | $179.1851 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.83 | 6.696% | $239.8846 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.92 | $962.1497 | $962.14 | $962.20 | $962.20 | |