| 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 | $142.75 | 4.677% | $149.4264 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.88 | 6.384% | $148.8099 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.49 | 8.832% | $19.0347 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.38 | 9.723% | $270.3355 | $270.34 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.31 | 3.256% | $235.7438 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.72 | 10.765% | $99.3784 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.83 | 5.586% | $10.3791 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.36 | $933.1078 | $933.11 | $933.20 | $933.00 | |