| 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 | $133.69 | 11.779% | $149.4373 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.46 | 4.643% | $175.2352 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.74 | 3.583% | $32.8772 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.63 | 10.513% | $240.5094 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.31 | 13.325% | $125.0088 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.52 | 6.634% | $41.0754 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.64 | 12.870% | $272.7391 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.99 | $1,036.8824 | $1,036.90 | $1,036.95 | $1,036.80 | |