| 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 | $150.99 | 13.499% | $171.3721 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.99 | 5.300% | $129.5085 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.28 | 7.503% | $224.9823 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.88 | 3.813% | $143.1374 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 9.819% | $5.9522 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.46 | 12.148% | $81.2624 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.80 | 9.213% | $121.008 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.82 | $877.2229 | $877.22 | $877.20 | $877.30 | |