| 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 | $144.41 | 8.845% | $157.1831 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 5.322% | $10.0056 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.68 | 10.644% | $11.8168 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.98 | 11.455% | $277.5007 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.88 | 10.631% | $253.2122 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.42 | 4.401% | $119.4556 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.78 | 13.556% | $215.5066 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.65 | $1,044.6806 | $1,044.69 | $1,044.65 | $1,044.70 | |