| 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 | $143.29 | 5.244% | $150.8041 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.70 | 7.805% | $105.3255 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.55 | 4.499% | $178.223 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.77 | 7.398% | $229.5847 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.57 | 10.232% | $258.5712 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.42 | 12.249% | $92.5156 | $92.52 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.45 | 12.703% | $277.7565 | $277.76 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.75 | $1,292.7806 | $1,292.78 | $1,292.75 | $1,292.80 | |