| 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 | $137.70 | 8.539% | $149.4582 | $149.46 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.90 | 8.701% | $214.0323 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.39 | 9.695% | $160.5825 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.63 | 4.530% | $232.7151 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.92 | 12.396% | $240.4375 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.94 | 5.598% | $264.9876 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.81 | 11.253% | $157.7679 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.29 | $1,419.9811 | $1,419.99 | $1,420.00 | $1,420.00 | |