| 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 | $148.70 | 6.570% | $158.4696 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.82 | 12.351% | $209.8941 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 12.488% | $30.7092 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.65 | 10.486% | $212.8513 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.61 | 3.177% | $133.7277 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.86 | 10.559% | $41.8576 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.70 | 12.373% | $242.3886 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.64 | $1,029.8981 | $1,029.90 | $1,029.90 | $1,030.00 | |