| 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 | $133.45 | 10.464% | $147.4142 | $147.41 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.65 | 8.752% | $212.7733 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.52 | 6.765% | $200.2057 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.53 | 8.847% | $152.9627 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.25 | 11.594% | $207.8438 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.35 | 4.478% | $243.7994 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.79 | 12.774% | $214.0338 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.54 | $1,379.0329 | $1,379.02 | $1,379.00 | $1,379.00 | |