| 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 | 8.590% | $149.0615 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 3.274% | $84.4575 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.85 | 3.105% | $247.2973 | $247.30 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.52 | 3.785% | $138.5737 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.49 | 6.624% | $227.6316 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.77 | 9.630% | $252.9932 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.32 | 7.362% | $178.5645 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.00 | $1,278.5793 | $1,278.57 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.70 | |