| 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 | $140.73 | 13.314% | $159.4668 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.50 | 5.320% | $127.9638 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.53 | 9.731% | $82.8798 | $82.88 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.98 | 13.623% | $237.4493 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.34 | 10.504% | $198.1779 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.53 | 3.746% | $135.4197 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.61 | 10.865% | $41.6963 | $41.70 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.22 | $983.0536 | $983.06 | $983.05 | $983.10 | |