| 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 | $138.50 | 8.138% | $149.7711 | $149.77 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.93 | 13.776% | $100.0432 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.53 | 7.542% | $153.2796 | $153.28 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.34 | 11.752% | $144.54 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.46 | 12.244% | $233.9838 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.56 | 9.611% | $197.9136 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.90 | 8.203% | $248.7587 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.22 | $1,228.2900 | $1,228.28 | $1,228.30 | $1,228.30 | |