| 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 | $140.92 | 5.725% | $148.9877 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.91 | 3.119% | $220.5819 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.39 | 7.583% | $112.3059 | $112.31 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.96 | 13.729% | $110.2716 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.28 | 11.547% | $216.7135 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.73 | 11.766% | $42.1693 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.62 | 11.774% | $48.7558 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.81 | $899.7857 | $899.79 | $899.75 | $899.90 | |