| 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 | $138.33 | 7.486% | $148.6854 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.69 | 8.846% | $186.8777 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 13.156% | $277.798 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.57 | 3.388% | $127.7566 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.72 | 5.850% | $171.1806 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.38 | 13.831% | $224.6796 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.37 | 5.619% | $144.0326 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.56 | $1,281.0105 | $1,281.02 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.10 | |