| 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 | $142.37 | 9.672% | $156.14 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.92 | 10.388% | $166.5976 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.28 | 11.463% | $208.7479 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.44 | 8.671% | $148.2707 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.45 | 13.675% | $57.349 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.86 | 3.142% | $81.3378 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.88 | 9.605% | $110.5695 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.20 | $929.0125 | $929.02 | $929.00 | $928.90 | |