| 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 | $140.88 | 5.651% | $148.8411 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.50 | 11.463% | $96.4155 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.36 | 7.760% | $253.6239 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.49 | 7.696% | $60.8375 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 8.424% | $48.0101 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.45 | 9.782% | $204.6885 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 11.466% | $197.9302 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.53 | $1,010.3468 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.20 | |