| 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 | $118.89 | 9.853% | $130.6042 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.64 | 7.249% | $155.125 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.50 | 12.775% | $146.0436 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.99 | 13.527% | $161.197 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.60 | 3.669% | $159.2356 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.45 | 11.546% | $76.3532 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.65 | 10.583% | $222.9906 | $222.99 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.72 | $1,051.5492 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.50 | |