| 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 | $148.72 | 9.859% | $163.3823 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.60 | 3.559% | $26.5111 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.98 | 9.706% | $69.0928 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.89 | 12.637% | $230.7819 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.90 | 11.109% | $236.5511 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.75 | 7.516% | $212.6129 | $212.61 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.87 | 8.173% | $248.6573 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.71 | $1,187.5894 | $1,187.58 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.70 | |