| 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 | $143.55 | 3.373% | $148.3919 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.92 | 12.238% | $249.0786 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.85 | 4.328% | $188.6772 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.87 | 13.810% | $168.2908 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.95 | 4.657% | $220.7739 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.74 | 3.521% | $90.8293 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.67 | 6.800% | $13.5316 | $13.53 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.55 | $1,079.5733 | $1,079.57 | $1,079.65 | $1,079.60 | |