| 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 | $132.37 | 7.327% | $142.0687 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.68 | 9.190% | $60.797 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.44 | 12.115% | $124.941 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 12.515% | $160.2664 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.25 | 12.729% | $108.5017 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.61 | 12.453% | $183.9844 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.32 | 6.777% | $18.4938 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.11 | $799.0530 | $799.05 | $799.05 | $799.10 | |