| 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 | $139.95 | 8.870% | $152.3636 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.64 | 11.376% | $63.0834 | $63.08 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.99 | 3.496% | $186.2825 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.97 | 11.646% | $202.0458 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.28 | 6.421% | $248.2589 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.66 | 4.527% | $204.5175 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.56 | 7.287% | $194.7903 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.05 | $1,251.3420 | $1,251.34 | $1,251.35 | $1,251.40 | |