| 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 | $147.75 | 9.797% | $162.2251 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.38 | 10.455% | $51.229 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 8.571% | $180.597 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.40 | 5.524% | $187.1996 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.97 | 8.456% | $23.8278 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.89 | 8.489% | $216.8587 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.99 | 5.518% | $147.7146 | $147.71 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.72 | $969.6518 | $969.66 | $969.70 | $969.60 | |