| 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 | $149.71 | 12.464% | $168.3699 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.86 | 12.200% | $242.1949 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.79 | 10.199% | $10.7885 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.71 | 8.560% | $233.0892 | $233.09 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.84 | 7.661% | $145.1701 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.78 | 4.415% | $153.2603 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.45 | 7.726% | $138.374 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.14 | $1,091.2469 | $1,091.24 | $1,091.20 | $1,091.40 | |