| 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 | $138.97 | 9.715% | $152.4709 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.85 | 4.445% | $88.6216 | $88.62 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 12.388% | $220.8424 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.88 | 9.797% | $152.4861 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.54 | 3.524% | $184.8317 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.47 | 5.820% | $47.0582 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.63 | 12.202% | $232.965 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.84 | $1,079.2759 | $1,079.28 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.30 | |