| 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 | $142.50 | 6.555% | $151.8409 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.96 | 4.536% | $128.5375 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.36 | 12.356% | $220.6222 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.77 | 13.635% | $109.9646 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.51 | 8.216% | $71.9745 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.96 | 10.841% | $105.2546 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.99 | 9.195% | $185.6206 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.05 | $973.8149 | $973.80 | $973.75 | $973.80 | |