| 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 | $138.44 | 8.552% | $150.2794 | $150.28 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.26 | 11.619% | $149.8597 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.28 | 8.657% | $246.9556 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.95 | 10.296% | $88.1817 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.50 | 11.316% | $202.0385 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.87 | 4.533% | $228.7914 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.71 | 5.530% | $60.9014 | $60.90 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.01 | $1,127.0077 | $1,127.01 | $1,127.05 | $1,127.10 | |