| 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 | $138.81 | 6.372% | $147.655 | $147.66 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.91 | 4.389% | $180.499 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.83 | 7.639% | $8.4281 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.88 | 9.609% | $165.3781 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.62 | 7.816% | $190.4246 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.62 | 13.810% | $193.0445 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.93 | 8.651% | $212.8799 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.60 | $1,098.3092 | $1,098.31 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.30 | |