| 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 | $152.56 | 12.453% | $171.5583 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 7.861% | $88.9853 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.51 | 10.438% | $147.4458 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.35 | 8.742% | $204.8156 | $204.82 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.30 | 3.105% | $229.2024 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.63 | 11.476% | $146.7359 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.29 | 10.576% | $264.5973 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.14 | $1,253.3406 | $1,253.36 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.30 | |