| 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 | $130.61 | 13.285% | $147.9615 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.59 | 6.425% | $43.1979 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.27 | 9.781% | $123.2511 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.78 | 4.367% | $259.6442 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.56 | 7.505% | $39.3038 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.92 | 5.371% | $160.0796 | $160.08 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.32 | 12.335% | $198.0691 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.05 | $971.5072 | $971.50 | $971.50 | $971.60 | |