| 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 | $135.28 | 7.489% | $145.4111 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.47 | 11.459% | $97.4932 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.28 | 3.433% | $211.2929 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.65 | 13.424% | $20.0193 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.98 | 12.423% | $152.8728 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.75 | 3.263% | $144.31 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.44 | 8.523% | $248.9952 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.85 | $1,020.3945 | $1,020.39 | $1,020.35 | $1,020.40 | |