| 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 | $138.75 | 11.461% | $154.6521 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.63 | 5.238% | $116.4248 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.67 | 4.596% | $102.1589 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.96 | 9.363% | $135.5664 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 8.669% | $42.6743 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.38 | 4.757% | $42.3009 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.31 | 4.476% | $254.2006 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.97 | $847.9780 | $847.97 | $847.90 | $848.10 | |