| 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 | $132.81 | 8.548% | $144.1626 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.38 | 12.159% | $271.851 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.25 | 8.424% | $8.945 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.79 | 12.715% | $235.3376 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.63 | 10.499% | $171.9696 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.65 | 4.464% | $157.375 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.64 | 8.820% | $160.6618 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.15 | $1,150.3026 | $1,150.31 | $1,150.30 | $1,150.40 | |