| 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 | $142.40 | 8.235% | $154.1266 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.35 | 7.626% | $158.5869 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.53 | 11.258% | $248.695 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.37 | 9.480% | $274.1051 | $274.11 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.58 | 4.657% | $178.5239 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.98 | 8.458% | $212.556 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.33 | 9.701% | $77.1527 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.54 | $1,303.7462 | $1,303.76 | $1,303.75 | $1,303.80 | |