| 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 | $131.55 | 13.451% | $149.2448 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.98 | 13.392% | $131.512 | $131.51 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.28 | 9.721% | $186.8329 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.34 | 6.813% | $30.2708 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.97 | 7.347% | $168.5026 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.88 | 6.242% | $88.0534 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.29 | 7.480% | $238.9173 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.29 | $993.3338 | $993.32 | $993.30 | $993.30 | |