| 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 | $130.28 | 13.501% | $147.8691 | $147.87 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.31 | 6.786% | $158.3743 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.60 | 9.245% | $209.3134 | $209.31 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.55 | 9.851% | $162.0852 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.60 | 6.399% | $190.0286 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.85 | 10.707% | $261.1025 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.34 | 4.377% | $54.6309 | $54.63 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.53 | $1,183.4040 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.40 | $1,183.40 | |