| 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 | $140.70 | 8.644% | $152.8621 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.34 | 11.790% | $70.8078 | $70.81 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.44 | 6.429% | $258.0265 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.56 | 13.168% | $188.4926 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.39 | 13.802% | $282.6728 | $282.67 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.73 | 12.368% | $221.0616 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.51 | 6.848% | $138.3788 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.67 | $1,312.3022 | $1,312.30 | $1,312.30 | $1,312.40 | |