| 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 | $137.27 | 8.125% | $148.4232 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.54 | 5.288% | $157.4477 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.71 | 3.104% | $248.1816 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 5.595% | $77.5173 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.38 | 8.668% | $116.6877 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.45 | 8.601% | $90.6275 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.75 | 6.352% | $219.8828 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.51 | $1,058.7678 | $1,058.77 | $1,058.80 | $1,058.70 | |