| 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 | $135.35 | 9.690% | $148.4654 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.78 | 4.713% | $139.0379 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.93 | 11.800% | $188.8637 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.35 | 8.524% | $85.0286 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.72 | 13.539% | $236.9786 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.98 | 4.774% | $220.0044 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.47 | 12.576% | $202.0401 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.58 | $1,220.4187 | $1,220.42 | $1,220.45 | $1,220.40 | |