| 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 | $134.46 | 11.164% | $149.4711 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 7.739% | $71.6572 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.74 | 3.663% | $12.17 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.86 | 9.534% | $48.0416 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 4.480% | $247.2101 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.78 | 7.206% | $253.8424 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.77 | 10.117% | $208.969 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.73 | $991.3614 | $991.36 | $991.30 | $991.40 | |