| 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 | $135.91 | 7.832% | $146.5545 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.70 | 7.529% | $95.3782 | $95.38 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.61 | 7.860% | $191.5701 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.90 | 10.575% | $163.5404 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.98 | 12.810% | $168.0643 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 11.480% | $271.9332 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.60 | 11.836% | $242.2368 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.63 | $1,279.2775 | $1,279.27 | $1,279.30 | $1,279.30 | |