| 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 | $136.37 | 8.405% | $147.8319 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.65 | 9.692% | $43.4929 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.68 | 13.739% | $224.8393 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.85 | 8.851% | $62.9703 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.99 | 10.363% | $210.7823 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.26 | 11.508% | $102.8773 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.47 | 6.696% | $216.0274 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.27 | $1,008.8214 | $1,008.82 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.80 | |