| 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 | $140.38 | 7.415% | $150.7892 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.33 | 6.358% | $135.4256 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.38 | 6.168% | $172.3956 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.87 | 12.506% | $210.24 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.79 | 10.259% | $198.2347 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.54 | 13.622% | $156.2757 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.58 | 4.513% | $259.7984 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.87 | $1,283.1592 | $1,283.17 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.10 | |