| 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 | $147.28 | 4.859% | $154.4363 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.40 | 11.305% | $209.6986 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.37 | 8.177% | $116.1496 | $116.15 | $116.15 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.75 | 9.232% | $70.7277 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.40 | 8.371% | $140.2321 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.43 | 8.640% | $272.0672 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.45 | 10.322% | $266.3725 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.08 | $1,229.6840 | $1,229.69 | $1,229.70 | $1,229.60 | |