| 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 | $140.67 | 5.516% | $148.4294 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.73 | 12.388% | $150.2965 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.40 | 11.460% | $159.8336 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.72 | 10.851% | $197.0044 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.29 | 9.672% | $18.9623 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.46 | 5.854% | $236.5413 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.40 | 8.420% | $259.5575 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.67 | $1,170.6250 | $1,170.62 | $1,170.65 | $1,170.60 | |