| 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 | $136.54 | 9.325% | $149.2724 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.90 | 12.287% | $191.8985 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.36 | 5.260% | $54.0615 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.88 | 5.135% | $229.0681 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.88 | 9.168% | $18.4276 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.63 | 5.487% | $175.773 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.41 | 5.207% | $229.7826 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.60 | $1,048.2837 | $1,048.28 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.40 | |