| 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 | $139.48 | 6.346% | $148.3314 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.59 | 6.592% | $24.0791 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.75 | 8.823% | $202.1387 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.88 | 11.448% | $237.2505 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.88 | 13.827% | $51.0856 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.86 | 12.304% | $279.4797 | $279.48 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 13.729% | $278.4655 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.29 | $1,220.8305 | $1,220.84 | $1,220.90 | $1,220.90 | |