| 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 | $65.95 | 8.259% | $71.3968 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.99 | 8.247% | $199.1637 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.55 | 9.663% | $204.5763 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.37 | 5.739% | $134.6798 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.73 | 8.768% | $161.7706 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.43 | 10.758% | $138.9238 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.48 | 11.459% | $247.974 | $247.97 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.50 | $1,158.4850 | $1,158.48 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.60 | |