| 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 | $142.42 | 5.203% | $149.8301 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.31 | 4.186% | $118.0532 | $118.05 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.78 | 13.299% | $175.3642 | $175.36 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.33 | 12.768% | $249.5894 | $249.59 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.32 | 11.378% | $69.4108 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.98 | 4.738% | $237.7343 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.57 | 11.458% | $134.3849 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.71 | $1,134.3669 | $1,134.35 | $1,134.40 | $1,134.40 | |