| 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 | $129.97 | 13.754% | $147.8461 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.66 | 9.819% | $129.213 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.50 | 8.365% | $164.173 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.76 | 8.209% | $53.8448 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.31 | 5.403% | $180.5659 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.32 | 8.476% | $77.3651 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.96 | 3.494% | $156.2345 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.48 | $909.2424 | $909.24 | $909.20 | $909.20 | |