| 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 | $139.57 | 6.167% | $148.1773 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.76 | 12.718% | $163.1706 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.78 | 6.859% | $228.4432 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.26 | 4.344% | $45.1392 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.84 | 13.868% | $179.7293 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.51 | 12.366% | $43.2721 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.34 | 8.107% | $191.717 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.06 | $999.6487 | $999.65 | $999.65 | $999.60 | |