| 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 | $113.94 | 13.449% | $129.2638 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.30 | 6.716% | $260.7072 | $260.71 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.57 | 10.727% | $250.8742 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.42 | 4.568% | $19.2614 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.44 | 8.505% | $107.8974 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.85 | 3.444% | $147.7698 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 7.617% | $269.5806 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.02 | $1,185.3544 | $1,185.35 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.50 | |