| 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 | $140.75 | 11.144% | $156.4352 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.73 | 7.267% | $104.832 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.81 | 4.405% | $247.2415 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.32 | 3.561% | $152.5661 | $152.57 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.33 | 12.609% | $199.6895 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.52 | 6.356% | $86.7014 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.97 | 5.383% | $126.428 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.43 | $1,073.8937 | $1,073.90 | $1,073.95 | $1,073.80 | |