| 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 | $142.27 | 10.594% | $157.3421 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.46 | 12.718% | $121.1268 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.74 | 5.595% | $71.5301 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.92 | 7.436% | $234.1245 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.35 | 4.786% | $239.2788 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.93 | 12.829% | $83.4145 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.75 | 6.445% | $84.8899 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.42 | $991.7067 | $991.70 | $991.75 | $991.60 | |