| 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 | $136.89 | 8.253% | $148.1875 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.41 | 11.412% | $40.5651 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.55 | 13.451% | $58.484 | $58.48 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.82 | 12.845% | $281.9094 | $281.91 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 7.595% | $31.6544 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.37 | 8.372% | $188.9683 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.76 | 8.117% | $169.4842 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.22 | $919.2529 | $919.25 | $919.25 | $919.40 | |