| 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 | $123.75 | 11.746% | $138.2857 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.71 | 12.287% | $156.8762 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.27 | 6.219% | $102.257 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.46 | 8.130% | $129.1721 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 6.428% | $130.4914 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.32 | 5.788% | $159.0205 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.75 | 4.411% | $80.1354 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.87 | $896.2383 | $896.25 | $896.25 | $896.30 | |