| 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 | $131.40 | 13.679% | $149.3742 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.73 | 6.560% | $70.0419 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.69 | 3.560% | $98.061 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.35 | 6.564% | $192.1882 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.62 | 13.330% | $199.0301 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.66 | 7.795% | $114.9741 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.68 | 3.603% | $64.9384 | $64.94 | $64.95 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.13 | $888.6079 | $888.60 | $888.60 | $888.60 | |