| 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 | $144.28 | 3.686% | $149.5982 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.68 | 4.534% | $10.1189 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.32 | 6.811% | $223.5768 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.65 | 8.225% | $237.7162 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.35 | 8.484% | $185.8873 | $185.89 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.68 | 7.237% | $147.6439 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.71 | 8.286% | $257.4067 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.67 | $1,211.9480 | $1,211.96 | $1,211.95 | $1,211.90 | |