| 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 | $136.26 | 8.179% | $147.4047 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.77 | 8.702% | $254.1127 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.73 | 9.850% | $193.0394 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.49 | 12.757% | $227.1941 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.54 | 6.685% | $171.2721 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.54 | 13.545% | $66.4692 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.33 | 9.333% | $109.6938 | $109.69 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.66 | $1,169.1860 | $1,169.17 | $1,169.15 | $1,169.20 | |