| 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 | $135.93 | 8.450% | $147.4161 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.47 | 3.438% | $257.0124 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.62 | 12.632% | $264.2572 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.48 | 7.681% | $88.8153 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.34 | 10.223% | $272.6256 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.96 | 9.515% | $144.516 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.51 | 7.804% | $124.5244 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.31 | $1,299.1670 | $1,299.18 | $1,299.10 | $1,299.10 | |