| 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 | $137.75 | 7.737% | $148.4077 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.78 | 7.162% | $116.5708 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.32 | 5.251% | $110.8504 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.76 | 8.638% | $258.2977 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.49 | 8.830% | $108.275 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.33 | 7.366% | $187.1711 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.62 | 3.503% | $258.3642 | $258.36 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.05 | $1,187.9369 | $1,187.94 | $1,187.90 | $1,188.10 | |