| 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 | $140.45 | 13.542% | $159.4697 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.70 | 9.324% | $146.1662 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.46 | 6.381% | $145.1675 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.76 | 10.715% | $25.1987 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.53 | 3.147% | $35.6167 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.31 | 9.174% | $118.2464 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 3.352% | $242.2157 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.57 | $872.0809 | $872.10 | $872.00 | $872.10 | |