| 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 | $142.61 | 8.626% | $154.9115 | $154.91 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.76 | 7.641% | $38.4924 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.62 | 11.399% | $240.1985 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.75 | 4.150% | $78.8936 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.38 | 6.727% | $238.4068 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.73 | 5.298% | $220.8415 | $220.84 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 11.162% | $276.7156 | $276.72 | $276.70 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.78 | $1,248.4599 | $1,248.46 | $1,248.45 | $1,248.40 | |