| 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 | $146.67 | 6.524% | $156.2388 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.69 | 5.797% | $147.7878 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.51 | 8.313% | $73.1221 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.83 | 6.808% | $186.7324 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.89 | 10.405% | $153.3415 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.81 | 8.332% | $189.3752 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.87 | 13.675% | $38.5017 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.27 | $945.0995 | $945.10 | $945.15 | $945.00 | |