| 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 | $105.29 | 3.759% | $109.2479 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.31 | 10.345% | $172.4803 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.51 | 10.328% | $243.2843 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 8.438% | $141.9996 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.71 | 10.769% | $207.9245 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.36 | 11.804% | $228.4827 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.92 | 5.456% | $146.4995 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.05 | $1,249.9188 | $1,249.91 | $1,249.95 | $1,249.90 | |