| 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 | $123.28 | 12.567% | $138.7726 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.45 | 7.837% | $5.8771 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.98 | 5.338% | $179.0535 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.85 | 3.460% | $251.2526 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 10.446% | $7.1569 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.36 | 13.279% | $169.1935 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.68 | 11.709% | $209.6555 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.08 | $960.9617 | $960.96 | $960.95 | $961.20 | |