| 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 | $8.68 | 5.360% | $9.1452 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.69 | 11.807% | $145.0025 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.78 | 5.210% | $153.3751 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.38 | 5.801% | $198.2499 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.34 | 12.505% | $251.2687 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.35 | 4.780% | $248.6953 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.86 | 10.863% | $271.4591 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.08 | $1,277.1958 | $1,277.21 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.20 | |