| 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 | $139.71 | 7.234% | $149.8166 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.95 | 5.834% | $177.7482 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.98 | 3.128% | $213.4543 | $213.45 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.46 | 3.593% | $129.9678 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.37 | 6.238% | $35.4516 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.93 | 9.865% | $80.1245 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.42 | 12.790% | $185.4493 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.82 | $972.0123 | $972.01 | $971.95 | $972.00 | |