| 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 | $139.96 | 5.270% | $147.3359 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.25 | 7.463% | $172.2095 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 7.631% | $123.0868 | $123.09 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.69 | 12.350% | $81.6672 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.97 | 12.364% | $126.9376 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.79 | 9.681% | $214.7444 | $214.74 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.70 | 13.269% | $163.9002 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.72 | $1,029.8816 | $1,029.89 | $1,029.90 | $1,029.80 | |