| 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 | $139.71 | 12.428% | $157.0732 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.76 | 7.353% | $147.8895 | $147.89 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.64 | 13.154% | $279.083 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.88 | 11.855% | $151.9886 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.86 | 11.822% | $118.3748 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.90 | 12.555% | $107.9402 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 11.406% | $184.3546 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.23 | $1,146.7039 | $1,146.69 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.80 | |