| 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 | $236.72 | 3.199% | $244.2927 | $244.29 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.38 | 5.775% | $148.4869 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.95 | 12.452% | $148.3804 | $148.38 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.84 | 9.109% | $139.4849 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.98 | 7.266% | $159.8049 | $159.80 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.38 | 7.726% | $157.6893 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.93 | 12.438% | $120.23 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.18 | $1,118.3691 | $1,118.36 | $1,118.45 | $1,118.40 | |