| 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 | $134.60 | 10.148% | $148.2592 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.43 | 11.715% | $65.2751 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.41 | 13.537% | $272.9543 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.99 | 5.293% | $200.0462 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.78 | 4.326% | $261.6287 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.55 | 9.445% | $20.302 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.81 | 10.197% | $40.5635 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.57 | $1,009.0290 | $1,009.03 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.10 | |