| 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 | $145.48 | 8.851% | $158.3564 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.53 | 5.515% | $218.9753 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.83 | 6.312% | $179.4865 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.84 | 13.185% | $283.9133 | $283.91 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.90 | 13.474% | $142.8638 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.31 | 11.335% | $181.8212 | $181.82 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 11.140% | $83.2327 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.78 | $1,248.6492 | $1,248.65 | $1,248.65 | $1,248.70 | |