| 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 | $137.76 | 8.187% | $149.0384 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.48 | 3.223% | $250.2951 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.42 | 3.117% | $257.1944 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.74 | 7.393% | $209.1371 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.54 | 9.578% | $66.3385 | $66.34 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.72 | 8.610% | $229.9491 | $229.95 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.67 | 13.330% | $106.1562 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.33 | $1,268.1088 | $1,268.12 | $1,268.15 | $1,268.00 | |