| 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 | $196.60 | 8.422% | $213.1577 | $213.16 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.72 | 12.475% | $151.5263 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.50 | 9.763% | $31.2825 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.72 | 3.283% | $12.1048 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.57 | 8.719% | $156.0879 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.98 | 3.118% | $249.5249 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.57 | 9.711% | $164.0947 | $164.09 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.66 | $977.7788 | $977.77 | $977.80 | $977.80 | |