| 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 | $110.47 | 7.263% | $118.4934 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.81 | 13.710% | $177.1716 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.44 | 5.206% | $151.9595 | $151.96 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.89 | 7.382% | $137.3308 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.89 | 8.341% | $226.3135 | $226.31 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 3.303% | $8.6465 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.64 | 4.587% | $258.9992 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.51 | $1,078.9145 | $1,078.91 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.90 | |