| 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 | $229.44 | 8.123% | $248.0774 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.26 | 3.750% | $144.4823 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.47 | 6.628% | $148.7141 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.79 | 6.369% | $77.426 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.45 | 13.430% | $6.1819 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.89 | 8.810% | $114.1308 | $114.13 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.83 | 11.165% | $98.7479 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.13 | $837.7604 | $837.76 | $837.85 | $837.70 | |