| 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 | $142.86 | 4.842% | $149.7773 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.89 | 7.412% | $108.368 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.37 | 13.183% | $257.3442 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.48 | 13.404% | $101.4739 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.86 | 9.323% | $10.7792 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.66 | 10.675% | $181.1307 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.54 | 11.734% | $139.1535 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.66 | $948.0268 | $948.02 | $948.05 | $948.10 | |