| 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 | $140.64 | 6.498% | $149.7788 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.65 | 12.702% | $238.5338 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.98 | 10.735% | $246.9169 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.94 | 3.450% | $165.4579 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.50 | 13.249% | $117.2127 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.43 | 10.710% | $86.8299 | $86.83 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.43 | 8.233% | $228.837 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.57 | $1,233.5670 | $1,233.57 | $1,233.60 | $1,233.50 | |