| 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 | $144.90 | 7.193% | $155.3227 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.68 | 13.331% | $77.8357 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.60 | 12.467% | $244.7282 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.93 | 13.874% | $17.0014 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 3.483% | $253.078 | $253.08 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.29 | 7.869% | $251.6476 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.33 | 10.819% | $9.2312 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.29 | $1,008.8448 | $1,008.85 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.70 | |