| 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 | $72.29 | 8.436% | $78.3884 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.49 | 8.354% | $165.229 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.56 | 4.778% | $199.665 | $199.67 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 3.870% | $108.4611 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.27 | 5.408% | $247.9934 | $247.99 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.74 | 5.346% | $147.2105 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.55 | 9.662% | $202.3812 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.32 | $1,149.3286 | $1,149.33 | $1,149.35 | $1,149.40 | |