| 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 | $146.46 | 9.145% | $159.8538 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.59 | 10.625% | $152.2089 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.91 | 12.516% | $136.0431 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.93 | 10.269% | $250.2334 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.47 | 7.236% | $80.931 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.41 | 8.642% | $106.9146 | $106.91 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.86 | 8.322% | $251.1554 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.63 | $1,137.3402 | $1,137.33 | $1,137.35 | $1,137.30 | |