| 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 | $152.81 | 8.245% | $165.4092 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.35 | 8.610% | $223.0306 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.93 | 10.785% | $207.0904 | $207.09 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.71 | 12.157% | $157.8161 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.31 | 5.633% | $263.3536 | $263.35 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.30 | 7.410% | $232.3278 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.60 | 7.205% | $147.5141 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.01 | $1,396.5418 | $1,396.54 | $1,396.55 | $1,396.50 | |