| 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 | $125.59 | 10.515% | $138.7958 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 10.773% | $8.5184 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.25 | 8.708% | $224.2103 | $224.21 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.54 | 8.519% | $230.6463 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 10.730% | $177.0351 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.63 | 4.654% | $195.3158 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.91 | 12.318% | $167.2527 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.49 | $1,141.7744 | $1,141.79 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.70 | |