| 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 | $138.95 | 11.739% | $155.2613 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.26 | 9.676% | $206.476 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.31 | 9.366% | $84.5509 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.40 | 6.430% | $39.8048 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.74 | 9.253% | $158.1328 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.54 | 8.842% | $32.1519 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.57 | 4.161% | $224.5399 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.77 | $900.9176 | $900.91 | $900.95 | $901.00 | |