| 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 | $137.79 | 3.674% | $142.8524 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.35 | 9.376% | $168.8219 | $168.82 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.79 | 10.731% | $228.9806 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.27 | 11.230% | $179.3806 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.41 | 5.482% | $185.026 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.85 | 3.419% | $55.6911 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.35 | 7.241% | $8.9546 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.81 | $969.7072 | $969.70 | $969.75 | $969.80 | |