| 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 | $140.81 | 8.125% | $152.2508 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.70 | 3.502% | $220.1488 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.43 | 4.391% | $17.1514 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.59 | 4.579% | $10.0291 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.57 | 13.252% | $161.4634 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.51 | 3.840% | $86.7168 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.67 | 5.233% | $248.0026 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.28 | $895.7629 | $895.76 | $895.75 | $895.80 | |