| 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 | $194.90 | 9.273% | $212.9731 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.29 | 4.326% | $149.4887 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.26 | 9.857% | $257.351 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.43 | 11.501% | $77.4151 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.68 | 11.723% | $118.0689 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.93 | 3.330% | $145.623 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.61 | 4.580% | $179.4697 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.10 | $1,140.3895 | $1,140.39 | $1,140.30 | $1,140.50 | |