| 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 | $143.98 | 3.653% | $149.2396 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.43 | 9.433% | $186.5067 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.86 | 13.292% | $249.0838 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.39 | 11.595% | $78.5517 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.84 | 5.736% | $163.7216 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.42 | 4.232% | $114.0507 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.93 | 11.397% | $250.5653 | $250.57 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.85 | $1,191.7194 | $1,191.72 | $1,191.70 | $1,191.80 | |