| 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 | $133.95 | 13.749% | $152.3668 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.76 | 6.725% | $63.7789 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.53 | 4.422% | $259.52 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 9.346% | $218.5936 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.88 | 6.768% | $244.3706 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.67 | 4.345% | $221.9105 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.54 | 6.512% | $8.031 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.24 | $1,168.5714 | $1,168.57 | $1,168.55 | $1,168.60 | |