| 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 | $140.86 | 5.427% | $148.5045 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.67 | 9.563% | $66.4719 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.82 | 7.583% | $177.3183 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.74 | 5.425% | $196.8706 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.49 | 13.115% | $44.6691 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.55 | 11.800% | $252.1649 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.37 | 10.716% | $85.661 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.50 | $971.6603 | $971.65 | $971.55 | $971.80 | |