| 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 | $137.37 | 7.488% | $147.6563 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.50 | 11.436% | $72.9906 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.57 | 3.325% | $121.4792 | $121.48 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.80 | 11.135% | $208.7115 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.26 | 12.259% | $145.106 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.49 | 10.498% | $39.2157 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.91 | 9.415% | $242.8028 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.90 | $977.9621 | $977.97 | $977.95 | $978.00 | |