| 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 | $139.60 | 7.750% | $150.419 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.90 | 13.827% | $163.7971 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.79 | 5.758% | $145.7239 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.91 | 3.839% | $67.4019 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.81 | 11.109% | $53.1212 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.65 | 11.158% | $200.8069 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.78 | 9.485% | $87.3471 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.44 | $868.6171 | $868.62 | $868.55 | $868.50 | |