| 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 | $137.72 | 8.785% | $149.8187 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.63 | 10.336% | $116.5479 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.83 | 7.390% | $197.415 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.50 | 8.242% | $155.3273 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.56 | 9.404% | $223.7968 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.74 | 3.386% | $214.7741 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.61 | 3.612% | $225.4701 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.59 | $1,283.1499 | $1,283.16 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.10 | |