| 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 | $135.80 | 9.719% | $148.9984 | $149.00 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.30 | 5.604% | $168.2272 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.83 | 4.743% | $79.4266 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.37 | 9.379% | $59.4694 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.62 | 8.487% | $259.9565 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.84 | 10.429% | $108.0437 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.39 | 12.816% | $212.5341 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.15 | $1,036.6559 | $1,036.66 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.60 | |