| 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 | $140.34 | 6.782% | $149.8579 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.31 | 12.125% | $81.0776 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.39 | 5.766% | $114.6398 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.38 | 7.146% | $179.341 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.94 | 3.525% | $242.1864 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.85 | 7.148% | $168.0616 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.51 | 5.381% | $247.129 | $247.13 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.72 | $1,182.2933 | $1,182.30 | $1,182.35 | $1,182.30 | |