| 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 | $137.62 | 8.625% | $149.4897 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.39 | 7.399% | $250.6585 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.50 | 9.423% | $218.2989 | $218.30 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.56 | 3.351% | $26.4165 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.28 | 9.429% | $238.8616 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.71 | 5.323% | $151.3597 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.77 | 9.155% | $174.3969 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.83 | $1,209.4818 | $1,209.49 | $1,209.45 | $1,209.60 | |