| 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 | $138.42 | 6.870% | $147.9295 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.31 | 5.351% | $258.4365 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.42 | 13.593% | $86.8078 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.80 | 10.211% | $9.6986 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.61 | 9.249% | $225.7194 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 11.863% | $278.4829 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.59 | 10.865% | $146.9959 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.10 | $1,154.0706 | $1,154.08 | $1,154.10 | $1,154.00 | |