| 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 | $133.57 | 6.445% | $142.1786 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.30 | 8.476% | $130.4966 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 3.141% | $176.6496 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 13.664% | $205.3567 | $205.36 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.71 | 10.566% | $91.4491 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.67 | 3.747% | $115.8543 | $115.85 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.91 | 9.676% | $105.1903 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.10 | $967.1752 | $967.18 | $967.20 | $967.20 | |