| 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 | $143.40 | 8.238% | $155.2133 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.38 | 5.843% | $133.7644 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.56 | 10.695% | $235.2933 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.82 | 7.351% | $216.6558 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.42 | 8.420% | $124.0542 | $124.05 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.79 | 12.755% | $84.3295 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.72 | 6.223% | $147.3525 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.09 | $1,096.6630 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.80 | |