| 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 | $138.75 | 11.867% | $155.2155 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.83 | 7.692% | $143.0473 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.45 | 8.332% | $212.8182 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.26 | 7.476% | $150.7458 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.58 | 9.604% | $211.0754 | $211.08 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.33 | 6.742% | $185.0159 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.32 | 7.633% | $186.5495 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.52 | $1,244.4676 | $1,244.49 | $1,244.45 | $1,244.30 | |