| 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 | $139.40 | 6.436% | $148.3718 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.54 | 12.201% | $229.4959 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.79 | 5.319% | $110.3638 | $110.36 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.46 | 7.375% | $234.5714 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.52 | 7.592% | $109.2274 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.79 | 3.675% | $139.7435 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.62 | 13.511% | $212.9693 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.12 | $1,184.7431 | $1,184.74 | $1,184.70 | $1,184.80 | |