| 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 | $135.25 | 7.578% | $145.4992 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.44 | 5.831% | $108.4133 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.61 | 3.784% | $83.6603 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.63 | 10.283% | $181.5589 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.67 | 5.867% | $260.0835 | $260.08 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.70 | 9.812% | $218.1964 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.74 | 13.137% | $190.9074 | $190.91 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.04 | $1,188.3190 | $1,188.32 | $1,188.30 | $1,188.40 | |