| 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 | $157.62 | 10.716% | $174.5106 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.44 | 4.428% | $80.869 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.81 | 6.342% | $227.3698 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.77 | 8.540% | $129.9984 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.77 | 13.298% | $162.8885 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.71 | 7.597% | $231.0215 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.28 | 5.525% | $142.7542 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.40 | $1,149.4120 | $1,149.41 | $1,149.35 | $1,149.50 | |