| 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 | $135.78 | 8.750% | $147.6608 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.27 | 3.520% | $124.5035 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.41 | 13.137% | $187.1399 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.27 | 7.836% | $6.7613 | $6.76 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.86 | 5.389% | $190.6065 | $190.61 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.45 | 7.605% | $174.8043 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.59 | 7.270% | $257.0082 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.63 | $1,088.4845 | $1,088.48 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |