| 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 | $135.96 | 8.717% | $147.8116 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.49 | 6.713% | $111.5044 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.76 | 10.311% | $143.1396 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.28 | 7.867% | $187.9906 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.63 | 9.221% | $139.3988 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.83 | 5.730% | $246.1712 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.47 | 6.455% | $13.2749 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.42 | $989.2911 | $989.28 | $989.25 | $989.30 | |