| 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 | $122.67 | 13.700% | $139.4758 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.65 | 10.225% | $73.465 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.77 | 4.445% | $194.0275 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.32 | 8.251% | $11.1715 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.54 | 11.518% | $93.1621 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.35 | 8.627% | $254.5674 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.46 | 3.874% | $198.8772 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.76 | $964.7465 | $964.76 | $964.75 | $964.90 | |