| 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 | $131.55 | 13.289% | $149.0317 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.41 | 13.485% | $40.185 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 7.124% | $141.9607 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 5.867% | $230.2078 | $230.21 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.97 | 12.373% | $268.5378 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.45 | 10.300% | $195.7274 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.77 | 6.731% | $48.8508 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.12 | $1,074.5012 | $1,074.51 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.50 | |