| 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 | $138.86 | 7.608% | $149.4245 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.39 | 7.748% | $184.6693 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.90 | 11.732% | $203.2405 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.73 | 3.716% | $149.071 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.26 | 5.213% | $180.1878 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.81 | 13.565% | $49.7528 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.50 | 4.409% | $244.8391 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.45 | $1,161.1850 | $1,161.18 | $1,161.15 | $1,161.20 | |