| 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 | $143.75 | 9.718% | $157.7196 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.82 | 4.802% | $217.7995 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.25 | 5.834% | $201.3492 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.26 | 10.590% | $186.0787 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.47 | 13.242% | $130.7605 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.39 | 5.629% | $138.7859 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.81 | 13.199% | $278.2545 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.75 | $1,310.7479 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.75 | $1,310.80 | |