| 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 | $134.29 | 6.405% | $142.8913 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.38 | 11.776% | $78.6679 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.26 | 13.474% | $198.8745 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.97 | 10.465% | $180.0248 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.26 | 11.660% | $117.5333 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.43 | 8.858% | $176.818 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 9.855% | $254.3693 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.14 | $1,149.1791 | $1,149.17 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.20 | |