| 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 | $134.85 | 7.485% | $144.9435 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.69 | 7.220% | $265.5732 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.36 | 9.252% | $186.1217 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.82 | 13.665% | $130.5102 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.65 | 9.648% | $188.2108 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.67 | 5.482% | $213.7804 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.51 | 6.315% | $158.9516 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.55 | $1,288.0914 | $1,288.08 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.10 | |