| 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 | $147.90 | 3.589% | $153.2081 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.93 | 7.380% | $182.4708 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.84 | 7.288% | $198.3111 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.54 | 4.564% | $217.0121 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.54 | 13.328% | $132.0725 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.40 | 7.836% | $144.9316 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.63 | 4.769% | $60.3784 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.78 | $1,088.3846 | $1,088.38 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.40 | |