| 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 | $136.80 | 8.685% | $148.6811 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.79 | 4.304% | $186.4851 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.80 | 8.624% | $217.0308 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.57 | 5.328% | $57.4775 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.89 | 12.430% | $87.5717 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.46 | 5.238% | $103.6173 | $103.62 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.35 | 5.559% | $228.3769 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.66 | $1,029.2404 | $1,029.25 | $1,029.30 | $1,029.30 | |