| 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 | $147.78 | 8.800% | $160.7846 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.64 | 5.167% | $227.8338 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.87 | 7.809% | $104.4346 | $104.43 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.80 | 8.784% | $117.2692 | $117.27 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.79 | 7.787% | $240.1387 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.28 | 11.134% | $149.2307 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.84 | 7.481% | $249.184 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.00 | $1,248.8756 | $1,248.86 | $1,248.95 | $1,248.80 | |