| 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 | $135.29 | 8.779% | $147.1671 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.76 | 5.769% | $238.7841 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.49 | 5.852% | $201.6375 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.58 | 8.343% | $172.8938 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.49 | 8.873% | $47.3489 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.35 | 13.675% | $101.5686 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 13.843% | $237.3968 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.49 | $1,146.7968 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.80 | $1,146.80 | |