| 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 | $139.70 | 9.555% | $153.0483 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 9.520% | $186.7754 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.63 | 3.265% | $210.2785 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.64 | 11.714% | $7.4178 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.41 | 13.575% | $238.9732 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.63 | 3.459% | $258.2647 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.33 | 11.805% | $151.3057 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.88 | $1,206.0636 | $1,206.07 | $1,206.05 | $1,206.10 | |