| 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 | $140.77 | 8.854% | $153.2338 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.46 | 5.792% | $187.7385 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.35 | 11.854% | $152.5129 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.26 | 3.516% | $82.0468 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.85 | 4.410% | $226.4131 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.39 | 7.842% | $151.3994 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 8.368% | $94.9195 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.67 | $1,048.2640 | $1,048.26 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.10 | |