| 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 | $137.25 | 8.778% | $149.2978 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.35 | 8.126% | $198.249 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.50 | 5.541% | $177.8366 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.83 | 7.147% | $165.8957 | $165.90 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.54 | 13.684% | $159.7715 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.68 | 6.203% | $265.1677 | $265.17 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.34 | 9.840% | $120.0991 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.49 | $1,236.3174 | $1,236.33 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.30 | |