| 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 | $142.65 | 5.255% | $150.1463 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.47 | 7.840% | $181.678 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.49 | 13.514% | $85.6917 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.45 | 8.415% | $130.5859 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.49 | 3.119% | $216.024 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.99 | 4.389% | $25.0429 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.48 | 4.603% | $186.6954 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.02 | $975.8642 | $975.87 | $975.90 | $975.80 | |