| 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 | $140.77 | 6.157% | $149.4372 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.97 | 4.554% | $121.2513 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.77 | 3.432% | $163.1847 | $163.18 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.27 | 7.428% | $120.6094 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.60 | 12.644% | $99.8026 | $99.80 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.59 | 11.855% | $185.2207 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.46 | 13.518% | $131.0679 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.43 | $970.5738 | $970.57 | $970.55 | $970.60 | |