| 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 | $131.35 | 12.534% | $147.8134 | $147.81 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.60 | 12.483% | $170.5242 | $170.52 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.25 | 3.604% | $157.7371 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.39 | 13.669% | $170.9468 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.56 | 7.804% | $175.2462 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.82 | 6.274% | $80.5769 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.82 | 10.699% | $186.8821 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.79 | $1,089.7267 | $1,089.73 | $1,089.75 | $1,089.60 | |