| 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 | $136.50 | 9.277% | $149.1631 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.45 | 6.826% | $219.474 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.84 | 8.654% | $194.3168 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.82 | 10.442% | $69.3797 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.90 | 12.836% | $46.1499 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.69 | 6.703% | $43.4175 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.38 | 11.269% | $142.8471 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.58 | $864.7481 | $864.75 | $864.70 | $864.70 | |