| 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 | $243.58 | 8.128% | $263.3782 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.33 | 13.690% | $167.4995 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.92 | 5.382% | $149.5581 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 12.639% | $10.7796 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.58 | 9.766% | $235.5359 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.50 | 7.407% | $151.9809 | $151.98 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.34 | 8.556% | $157.7753 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.82 | $1,136.5075 | $1,136.52 | $1,136.60 | $1,136.60 | |