| 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 | $147.80 | 4.475% | $154.4141 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.88 | 13.392% | $218.7105 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.72 | 9.232% | $258.574 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.37 | 8.541% | $189.2629 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.88 | 12.691% | $126.0787 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.49 | 7.612% | $135.0423 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.55 | 9.388% | $94.6753 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.69 | $1,176.7578 | $1,176.75 | $1,176.75 | $1,176.80 | |