| 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 | $146.41 | 4.795% | $153.4304 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.70 | 10.873% | $179.2816 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.32 | 11.560% | $208.9742 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.95 | 9.143% | $199.6771 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.86 | 5.298% | $222.0314 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.96 | 5.582% | $264.9686 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.96 | 7.728% | $10.7297 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.16 | $1,239.0930 | $1,239.09 | $1,239.15 | $1,239.10 | |