| 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 | $145.97 | 11.695% | $163.0412 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.50 | 6.785% | $147.8972 | $147.90 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.57 | 6.425% | $142.1519 | $142.15 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.50 | 9.740% | $72.9771 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.62 | 9.799% | $129.1456 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.99 | 8.728% | $80.4478 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.66 | 12.828% | $224.1441 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.81 | $959.8049 | $959.81 | $959.85 | $959.70 | |