| 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 | $140.89 | 8.428% | $152.7642 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.28 | 12.386% | $81.2326 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.33 | 11.551% | $224.5856 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.29 | 13.830% | $212.0539 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.37 | 5.449% | $154.3457 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.40 | 7.847% | $252.7934 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.44 | 9.667% | $94.7962 | $94.80 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.00 | $1,172.5716 | $1,172.57 | $1,172.60 | $1,172.60 | |