| 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 | $142.85 | 8.469% | $154.948 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.28 | 8.693% | $173.1262 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.55 | 10.655% | $217.4924 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.29 | 6.650% | $157.0848 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.93 | 9.120% | $26.1124 | $26.11 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.58 | 7.679% | $37.2354 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.25 | 12.814% | $221.3975 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.73 | $987.3967 | $987.40 | $987.45 | $987.30 | |