| 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 | $147.93 | 12.349% | $166.1979 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.87 | 13.414% | $231.2171 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.72 | 7.416% | $259.646 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.26 | 10.648% | $9.1395 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.32 | 11.327% | $147.3079 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.51 | 6.199% | $147.0962 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.45 | 4.737% | $75.882 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.06 | $1,036.4866 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.40 | |