| 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 | $137.91 | 7.498% | $148.2505 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.45 | 5.696% | $72.3489 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.98 | 13.263% | $268.4107 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.71 | 11.510% | $110.0715 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.41 | 10.655% | $171.9689 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.97 | 7.578% | $231.2604 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.44 | 3.795% | $182.0979 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.87 | $1,184.4088 | $1,184.41 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.50 | |