| 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 | $140.75 | 8.134% | $152.1986 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.67 | 8.264% | $158.7908 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.97 | 11.578% | $89.2289 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.69 | 5.542% | $262.4724 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.65 | 9.215% | $138.3208 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.90 | 9.642% | $135.8464 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 3.809% | $242.5186 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.25 | $1,179.3765 | $1,179.38 | $1,179.35 | $1,179.30 | |