| 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 | $123.44 | 13.150% | $139.6724 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.80 | 11.264% | $47.621 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.70 | 6.852% | $130.0389 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.31 | 8.625% | $205.638 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.37 | 11.705% | $167.9708 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.88 | 12.174% | $21.1785 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.96 | 7.512% | $268.737 | $268.74 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.46 | $980.8566 | $980.86 | $980.85 | $980.80 | |