| 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 | $130.87 | 12.614% | $147.3779 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.57 | 6.543% | $265.8994 | $265.90 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.92 | 4.266% | $146.9316 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.71 | 7.742% | $241.0296 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.91 | 8.644% | $198.7207 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.40 | 13.494% | $250.1408 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.70 | 7.459% | $211.3719 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,345.08 | $1,461.4719 | $1,461.47 | $1,461.50 | $1,461.40 | |