| 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 | $138.94 | 6.358% | $147.7738 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.73 | 8.612% | $81.1657 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.87 | 8.723% | $68.3542 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.80 | 13.828% | $155.7167 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.34 | 12.810% | $268.8714 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.56 | 12.756% | $258.8427 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.76 | 9.714% | $142.3649 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.00 | $1,123.0894 | $1,123.08 | $1,123.00 | $1,123.20 | |