| 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 | $125.97 | 8.500% | $136.6775 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.84 | 7.781% | $72.0408 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.92 | 7.765% | $91.514 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.58 | 8.447% | $208.8472 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.38 | 6.470% | $263.3855 | $263.39 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.80 | 7.249% | $151.0066 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.81 | 3.316% | $159.9435 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.30 | $1,083.4151 | $1,083.42 | $1,083.45 | $1,083.30 | |