| 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 | $129.97 | 10.253% | $143.2958 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.45 | 9.503% | $83.715 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.74 | 12.568% | $178.6904 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.92 | 11.652% | $198.6512 | $198.65 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.59 | 10.359% | $87.8347 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.35 | 12.355% | $40.841 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.90 | 4.674% | $125.5041 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.92 | $858.5322 | $858.53 | $858.55 | $858.50 | |