| 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 | $159.82 | 7.241% | $171.3926 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.71 | 10.586% | $210.8986 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.63 | 9.281% | $175.5381 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.87 | 3.714% | $138.8419 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.99 | 12.591% | $252.1926 | $252.19 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.60 | 5.223% | $243.6965 | $243.70 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.55 | 4.146% | $146.3772 | $146.38 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.17 | $1,338.9375 | $1,338.94 | $1,339.00 | $1,338.90 | |