| 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 | $139.54 | 5.507% | $147.2245 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.87 | 5.541% | $132.8445 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.50 | 13.728% | $163.1997 | $163.20 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.92 | 10.366% | $176.4973 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.46 | 9.815% | $243.1963 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.53 | 8.776% | $59.3156 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.42 | 3.706% | $176.7358 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.24 | $1,099.0137 | $1,099.02 | $1,099.00 | $1,098.90 | |