| 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 | $229.48 | 8.103% | $248.0748 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.80 | 5.829% | $192.3971 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.36 | 11.186% | $137.159 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.37 | 10.354% | $31.3074 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.39 | 11.457% | $153.1308 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.67 | 13.375% | $244.5159 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.56 | 9.533% | $130.9577 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.63 | $1,137.5427 | $1,137.55 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.60 | |