| 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 | $139.29 | 6.285% | $148.0444 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.33 | 5.723% | $85.9845 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.62 | 9.513% | $82.8137 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.66 | 3.612% | $170.6075 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.63 | 7.550% | $82.4156 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.58 | 10.356% | $253.3553 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.53 | 3.745% | $54.4972 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.64 | $877.7182 | $877.72 | $877.70 | $877.70 | |