| 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 | $149.74 | 13.135% | $169.4083 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.27 | 13.123% | $279.7192 | $279.72 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.57 | 10.295% | $267.5426 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.81 | 10.563% | $189.9583 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.32 | 5.499% | $220.8305 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.74 | 12.541% | $37.9713 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.71 | 6.659% | $153.2796 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.16 | $1,318.7098 | $1,318.71 | $1,318.70 | $1,318.70 | |