| 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 | $139.97 | 6.750% | $149.418 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.82 | 6.423% | $37.0565 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.64 | 12.654% | $178.7143 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.38 | 13.642% | $223.1702 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.82 | 8.616% | $108.4205 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.63 | 13.286% | $161.5798 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.40 | 5.354% | $99.4542 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.66 | $957.8135 | $957.81 | $957.75 | $957.90 | |