| 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 | $136.78 | 13.384% | $155.0866 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 8.277% | $51.1934 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.42 | 7.539% | $203.7004 | $203.70 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.45 | 12.615% | $203.2138 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.87 | 11.737% | $197.6292 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.78 | 6.447% | $199.8862 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.96 | 3.223% | $247.6939 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.54 | $1,258.4035 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.40 | |