| 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 | $228.35 | 8.287% | $247.2734 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.43 | 11.425% | $242.2714 | $242.27 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.55 | 4.214% | $158.9785 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.47 | 9.224% | $8.159 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.58 | 7.431% | $137.0605 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.31 | 4.679% | $158.3898 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.65 | 6.716% | $58.3203 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.34 | $1,010.4529 | $1,010.45 | $1,010.40 | $1,010.60 | |