| 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 | $138.77 | 6.500% | $147.7901 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.56 | 3.703% | $9.914 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.39 | 7.872% | $142.8117 | $142.81 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.48 | 11.873% | $171.7027 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.98 | 11.749% | $186.5985 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 13.762% | $187.4456 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 9.281% | $195.2961 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.66 | $1,041.5587 | $1,041.56 | $1,041.55 | $1,041.50 | |