| 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 | $129.99 | 11.539% | $144.9895 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.72 | 8.129% | $140.2649 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.73 | 11.355% | $270.292 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.90 | 6.298% | $165.7186 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.35 | 10.465% | $71.0842 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.39 | 8.737% | $54.7926 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.67 | 7.323% | $102.6759 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.75 | $949.8177 | $949.81 | $949.85 | $949.90 | |