| 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 | $140.54 | 6.198% | $149.2507 | $149.25 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.90 | 12.277% | $107.6736 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.96 | 10.225% | $225.9172 | $225.92 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 10.445% | $273.4618 | $273.46 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.92 | 9.588% | $219.0883 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.31 | 13.354% | $77.4321 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.38 | 11.156% | $247.1887 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.61 | $1,300.0124 | $1,300.01 | $1,300.00 | $1,300.10 | |