| 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 | $135.48 | 8.782% | $147.3779 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.54 | 8.527% | $192.6788 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.25 | 4.279% | $160.8504 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.55 | 7.248% | $153.9545 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.75 | 8.152% | $136.0011 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.45 | 12.486% | $129.8651 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 9.128% | $269.9936 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.43 | $1,190.7214 | $1,190.72 | $1,190.75 | $1,190.90 | |