| 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 | $134.95 | 9.856% | $148.2507 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 8.446% | $179.695 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.57 | 6.131% | $260.6259 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 8.465% | $142.4796 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.35 | 13.268% | $250.7187 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.59 | 4.170% | $242.289 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.90 | 8.520% | $35.7031 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.42 | $1,259.7620 | $1,259.77 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | |