| 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 | $143.78 | 9.501% | $157.4405 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.71 | 13.715% | $120.2081 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.85 | 13.229% | $75.6936 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.53 | 11.372% | $243.3812 | $243.38 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.65 | 10.739% | $269.8156 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.52 | 6.506% | $133.6863 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.91 | 12.866% | $239.1743 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.95 | $1,239.3996 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.40 | |