| 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 | $135.40 | 6.478% | $144.1712 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.99 | 3.208% | $219.8227 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.96 | 11.845% | $188.9733 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.50 | 5.400% | $135.439 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.85 | 12.266% | $173.8439 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.69 | 9.280% | $126.426 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 11.589% | $260.3929 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.74 | $1,249.0690 | $1,249.06 | $1,249.05 | $1,249.00 | |