| 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 | $147.30 | 8.401% | $159.6747 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.89 | 12.376% | $71.797 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.71 | 13.123% | $20.0341 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.89 | 9.670% | $125.9999 | $126.00 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 4.862% | $240.4486 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.96 | 11.500% | $134.8704 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.34 | 3.751% | $224.4549 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.39 | $977.2796 | $977.27 | $977.25 | $977.30 | |