| 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 | $131.95 | 13.192% | $149.3568 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.45 | 3.261% | $99.5952 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 7.501% | $149.2221 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.49 | 3.199% | $183.1679 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.69 | 12.752% | $8.6706 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 12.153% | $6.4376 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.74 | 8.379% | $271.7495 | $271.75 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.87 | $868.1997 | $868.21 | $868.15 | $868.20 | |