| 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 | $143.98 | 3.117% | $148.4679 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.33 | 5.212% | $230.7615 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.61 | 8.369% | $61.3477 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.63 | 13.449% | $233.2852 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.37 | 5.336% | $97.2989 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.78 | 13.609% | $283.7726 | $283.77 | $283.75 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 13.476% | $131.4506 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.54 | $1,186.3844 | $1,186.39 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.50 | |