| 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 | $140.48 | 6.500% | $149.6112 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.56 | 4.391% | $178.0493 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.62 | 4.551% | $178.3849 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.84 | 13.816% | $47.6206 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.56 | 5.626% | $110.4425 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.30 | 3.845% | $250.578 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.90 | 5.785% | $182.9023 | $182.90 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.26 | $1,097.5888 | $1,097.58 | $1,097.60 | $1,097.50 | |