| 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 | $140.27 | 6.790% | $149.7943 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.84 | 4.715% | $124.4433 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.81 | 13.494% | $95.1193 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.38 | 11.356% | $68.3503 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.62 | 11.741% | $190.6525 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.57 | 10.257% | $263.0401 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.93 | 8.229% | $245.6041 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.42 | $1,137.0039 | $1,136.99 | $1,137.00 | $1,137.00 | |