| 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 | $142.43 | 9.681% | $156.2186 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.99 | 7.393% | $105.2344 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.95 | 12.473% | $134.9114 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.46 | 13.542% | $238.9605 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.41 | 11.168% | $160.5377 | $160.54 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.85 | 3.718% | $234.2471 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.61 | 6.626% | $198.9748 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.70 | $1,229.0845 | $1,229.08 | $1,229.05 | $1,229.00 | |