| 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 | $138.92 | 6.329% | $147.7122 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.73 | 11.817% | $265.8226 | $265.82 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.35 | 10.569% | $79.9967 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.85 | 11.238% | $13.1817 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.88 | 9.418% | $207.7629 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.77 | 11.249% | $59.8186 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.26 | 8.290% | $204.9497 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.76 | $979.2444 | $979.24 | $979.20 | $979.20 | |