| 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 | $139.68 | 6.437% | $148.6712 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.91 | 8.272% | $90.851 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.94 | 10.219% | $257.8463 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.59 | 6.352% | $173.9812 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.86 | 9.408% | $21.7284 | $21.73 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 6.111% | $182.4579 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.99 | 7.195% | $212.2354 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.92 | $1,087.7714 | $1,087.78 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 | |