| 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 | $139.85 | 7.195% | $149.9122 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.25 | 3.184% | $171.5434 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.78 | 9.814% | $253.4287 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.60 | 12.788% | $26.618 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.84 | 11.552% | $198.3841 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.29 | 4.570% | $254.4084 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.77 | 8.760% | $227.0583 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.38 | $1,281.3531 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.35 | $1,281.30 | |