| 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 | $139.95 | 3.231% | $144.4718 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.40 | 8.451% | $79.603 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.36 | 9.805% | $182.6716 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.91 | 11.468% | $202.7714 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.82 | 9.838% | $60.2132 | $60.21 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.99 | 13.309% | $197.1463 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.29 | 12.803% | $101.8498 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.72 | $968.7271 | $968.72 | $968.65 | $968.70 | |