| 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 | $153.27 | 8.207% | $165.8489 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.35 | 7.408% | $140.0063 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 9.722% | $188.6999 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.73 | 13.441% | $165.3176 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.29 | 13.587% | $78.7044 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 12.235% | $274.7513 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.70 | 7.135% | $195.7356 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.12 | $1,209.0640 | $1,209.07 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.00 | |