| 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 | $139.65 | 7.284% | $149.8221 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.30 | 7.397% | $80.8699 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.98 | 8.278% | $107.1736 | $107.17 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.71 | 10.808% | $133.7563 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.83 | 12.128% | $168.0014 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.91 | 12.344% | $279.6355 | $279.64 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.79 | 4.704% | $58.4144 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.17 | $977.6732 | $977.67 | $977.60 | $977.70 | |