| 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 | $159.63 | 9.526% | $174.8364 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.73 | 8.542% | $129.9573 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.86 | 9.571% | $110.5133 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.59 | 8.267% | $231.2475 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.35 | 5.557% | $242.095 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.68 | 6.626% | $142.5376 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.61 | 13.384% | $247.8688 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.45 | $1,279.0559 | $1,279.07 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.00 | |