| 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 | $127.41 | 9.448% | $139.4477 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.52 | 3.675% | $161.2354 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 7.686% | $178.7372 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.62 | 10.607% | $148.8991 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.45 | 13.153% | $167.9756 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.80 | 8.444% | $35.5696 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.59 | 12.485% | $46.7825 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.37 | $878.6471 | $878.66 | $878.70 | $878.60 | |