| 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 | $142.33 | 4.844% | $149.2245 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.28 | 6.484% | $178.1264 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.51 | 4.762% | $169.2011 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.90 | 10.196% | $159.674 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.69 | 6.287% | $139.9694 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.28 | 7.600% | $230.5653 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.81 | 13.116% | $80.0974 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.80 | $1,106.8581 | $1,106.86 | $1,106.80 | $1,106.90 | |