| 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 | $145.36 | 7.174% | $155.7881 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.84 | 9.438% | $181.492 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.85 | 11.220% | $236.7318 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.49 | 6.323% | $124.9189 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.54 | 9.653% | $112.4382 | $112.44 | $112.45 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.57 | 3.323% | $28.4862 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.92 | 9.639% | $146.8285 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.57 | $986.6837 | $986.69 | $986.75 | $986.60 | |