| 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 | $139.89 | 11.296% | $155.692 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.47 | 12.800% | $59.1862 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.46 | 3.634% | $136.2373 | $136.24 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.34 | 10.690% | $163.0906 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.74 | 9.169% | $216.9625 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 9.664% | $52.4962 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.98 | 8.163% | $198.9983 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.75 | $982.6631 | $982.67 | $982.70 | $982.70 | |