| 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 | $136.70 | 9.859% | $150.1773 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.70 | 8.755% | $71.452 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.62 | 5.295% | $248.0961 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.55 | 10.115% | $231.8471 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.46 | 4.249% | $77.6238 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.76 | 11.640% | $249.8057 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 6.571% | $172.3573 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.52 | $1,201.3593 | $1,201.37 | $1,201.35 | $1,201.40 | |