| 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 | $144.75 | 5.250% | $152.3494 | $152.35 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.63 | 12.537% | $119.9982 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.38 | 3.787% | $173.7187 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.74 | 12.107% | $86.0309 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.97 | 8.546% | $81.3769 | $81.38 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.72 | 8.818% | $272.8285 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.67 | 8.585% | $34.3889 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.86 | $920.6915 | $920.70 | $920.75 | $920.60 | |