| 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 | $137.38 | 8.675% | $149.2977 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.49 | 3.603% | $216.0019 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.33 | 9.803% | $262.7915 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.70 | 5.443% | $189.4811 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.61 | 8.253% | $107.8308 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.79 | 8.484% | $74.6261 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.87 | 4.370% | $243.0464 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.17 | $1,243.0755 | $1,243.08 | $1,243.15 | $1,243.00 | |