| 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 | $144.97 | 6.137% | $153.8668 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.85 | 11.708% | $179.6823 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.35 | 12.333% | $217.1959 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.74 | 5.624% | $111.6868 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.54 | 13.645% | $234.7224 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.77 | 8.565% | $147.3987 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.85 | 3.592% | $54.7484 | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.07 | $1,099.3013 | $1,099.31 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | |