| 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 | $143.31 | 4.382% | $149.5898 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.37 | 7.443% | $199.1671 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.38 | 6.545% | $215.6258 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.42 | 12.728% | $108.6923 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.36 | 6.290% | $229.969 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 12.809% | $91.2399 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.44 | 6.515% | $135.7427 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.16 | $1,130.0266 | $1,130.03 | $1,130.05 | $1,130.00 | |