| 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 | $140.55 | 6.837% | $150.1594 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.27 | 9.259% | $188.2205 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.27 | 13.358% | $142.0036 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.61 | 4.829% | $58.2954 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.48 | 13.729% | $238.2395 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.65 | 11.560% | $173.6431 | $173.64 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.50 | 9.268% | $140.4094 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.33 | $1,090.9709 | $1,090.97 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.90 | |