| 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 | $138.36 | 6.357% | $147.1555 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.42 | 3.719% | $133.1959 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.36 | 12.388% | $46.4837 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.49 | 12.182% | $80.1989 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.27 | 12.602% | $207.4917 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.26 | 8.432% | $229.0734 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.32 | 9.553% | $66.0824 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.48 | $909.6815 | $909.68 | $909.70 | $909.80 | |