| 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 | $139.79 | 5.475% | $147.4435 | $147.44 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.59 | 11.683% | $187.1695 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.78 | 9.147% | $180.9439 | $180.94 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.80 | 8.552% | $74.6838 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.52 | 4.834% | $136.8293 | $136.83 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.46 | 4.581% | $11.985 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.61 | 4.344% | $132.1099 | $132.11 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.55 | $871.1649 | $871.16 | $871.20 | $871.10 | |