| 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 | $147.46 | 9.510% | $161.4834 | $161.48 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.68 | 13.401% | $157.2645 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.63 | 12.181% | $277.7938 | $277.79 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.70 | 11.161% | $209.7608 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.83 | 8.582% | $144.2295 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.66 | 7.230% | $135.8175 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.49 | 3.438% | $101.8761 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.45 | $1,188.2256 | $1,188.22 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.30 | |