| 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 | $134.37 | 10.868% | $148.9733 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.40 | 12.256% | $40.8612 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.85 | 4.109% | $140.391 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.99 | 9.500% | $179.5691 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.90 | 13.535% | $187.2192 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 9.441% | $39.946 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.60 | 5.410% | $252.5624 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.61 | $989.5222 | $989.52 | $989.45 | $989.60 | |