| 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 | $138.67 | 7.743% | $149.4072 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.40 | 4.341% | $171.5366 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.83 | 5.691% | $249.2511 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.68 | 11.636% | $82.2534 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.26 | 11.293% | $182.8099 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 8.531% | $185.2516 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.94 | 13.562% | $214.564 | $214.56 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.47 | $1,235.0738 | $1,235.07 | $1,235.05 | $1,235.20 | |