| 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 | $140.25 | 12.500% | $157.7813 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.83 | 10.663% | $231.0975 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.92 | 7.587% | $258.1227 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.53 | 7.546% | $155.4362 | $155.44 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.45 | 12.469% | $90.4813 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.79 | 4.863% | $243.0619 | $243.06 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.58 | 8.442% | $66.7786 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.35 | $1,202.7595 | $1,202.76 | $1,202.80 | $1,202.80 | |