| 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 | $132.25 | 8.222% | $143.1236 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.34 | 6.151% | $150.0338 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 13.438% | $279.6247 | $279.62 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.45 | 11.152% | $16.0615 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.49 | 11.756% | $136.8899 | $136.89 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.89 | 11.771% | $264.7743 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.49 | 4.346% | $178.943 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.41 | $1,169.4508 | $1,169.43 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.40 | |