| 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 | $143.44 | 5.842% | $151.8198 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.66 | 8.542% | $140.7356 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.86 | 5.473% | $187.5943 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.91 | 12.348% | $138.0869 | $138.09 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.56 | 3.750% | $54.531 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.54 | 4.244% | $17.242 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.31 | 8.620% | $98.0947 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.28 | $788.1043 | $788.10 | $788.15 | $788.00 | |