| 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 | $138.83 | 7.663% | $149.4685 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.42 | 7.227% | $116.2555 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.62 | 4.134% | $255.7739 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.65 | 4.566% | $213.9943 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.88 | 5.697% | $93.9435 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.50 | 9.199% | $181.8163 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.86 | 9.776% | $268.7975 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.76 | $1,280.0495 | $1,280.05 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.10 | |