| 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 | $209.34 | 6.685% | $223.3344 | $223.33 | $223.35 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.91 | 4.646% | $148.5031 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.58 | 5.172% | $135.2302 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.75 | 11.238% | $144.3313 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.34 | 11.597% | $30.5106 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.86 | 5.430% | $254.993 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.66 | 9.391% | $40.1027 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.44 | $977.0053 | $976.99 | $977.05 | $976.90 | |