| 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 | $145.75 | 8.471% | $158.0965 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.62 | 13.760% | $40.5213 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 3.336% | $77.8533 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.26 | 10.831% | $148.8017 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.94 | 10.477% | $276.1262 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.25 | 9.106% | $213.0295 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.62 | 12.560% | $204.4315 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.78 | $1,118.8600 | $1,118.86 | $1,118.90 | $1,118.80 | |