| 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 | $135.89 | 9.259% | $148.4721 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 6.739% | $158.5608 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.95 | 12.160% | $105.3743 | $105.37 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.64 | 8.534% | $181.9464 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.80 | 5.393% | $170.5259 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.52 | 5.564% | $208.51 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.41 | 9.524% | $235.9256 | $235.93 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.76 | $1,209.3151 | $1,209.32 | $1,209.30 | $1,209.30 | |