| 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 | $133.66 | 13.287% | $151.4194 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.25 | 9.322% | $204.7054 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 5.183% | $230.9924 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.44 | 7.446% | $47.749 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.25 | 11.399% | $239.7863 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.79 | 7.526% | $93.3218 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.40 | 7.378% | $204.4477 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.40 | $1,172.4220 | $1,172.43 | $1,172.40 | $1,172.30 | |