| 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 | $137.99 | 7.425% | $148.2358 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.64 | 3.544% | $210.857 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.25 | 12.292% | $69.9018 | $69.90 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 5.337% | $88.2408 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.89 | 5.379% | $168.4905 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.86 | 6.277% | $255.9788 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.35 | 7.276% | $67.9593 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.75 | $1,009.6640 | $1,009.67 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.70 | |