| 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 | $150.91 | 8.812% | $164.2082 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 6.116% | $154.1335 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.25 | 10.870% | $226.452 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.49 | 9.814% | $193.8107 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.41 | 5.510% | $38.4162 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.49 | 6.340% | $244.0397 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.55 | 5.491% | $187.2993 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.35 | $1,208.3596 | $1,208.36 | $1,208.35 | $1,208.30 | |