| 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 | $142.52 | 13.527% | $161.7987 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.79 | 6.567% | $42.403 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.80 | 4.347% | $203.268 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.78 | 10.327% | $81.3993 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.39 | 6.296% | $139.6623 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.71 | 9.745% | $147.8375 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.84 | 3.646% | $94.152 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.83 | $870.5208 | $870.52 | $870.50 | $870.60 | |