| 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 | $227.59 | 4.303% | $237.3832 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 8.551% | $181.2476 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.95 | 11.156% | $156.6744 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.90 | 5.136% | $138.6744 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.72 | 9.125% | $21.5195 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.45 | 13.636% | $156.1927 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.27 | 10.503% | $196.9937 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.85 | $1,088.6855 | $1,088.67 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.70 | |