| 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 | $138.93 | 8.500% | $150.7391 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.46 | 8.475% | $80.7705 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.61 | 9.839% | $179.7076 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.82 | 9.488% | $150.8964 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.39 | 13.240% | $225.7892 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.46 | 12.789% | $86.2385 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.43 | 11.250% | $246.3409 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.10 | $1,120.4822 | $1,120.49 | $1,120.50 | $1,120.40 | |