| 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 | $134.93 | 9.138% | $147.2599 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.89 | 4.719% | $247.0216 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.63 | 3.660% | $249.4371 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 3.787% | $44.3586 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.84 | 5.292% | $153.5579 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.36 | 7.291% | $8.9695 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.36 | 13.429% | $169.4176 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.75 | $1,020.0222 | $1,020.03 | $1,019.95 | $1,020.10 | |