| 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 | $144.96 | 5.233% | $152.5458 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.68 | 12.126% | $269.8649 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.61 | 11.357% | $31.8592 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.56 | 3.851% | $88.8549 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.40 | 11.508% | $126.4501 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.62 | 12.292% | $199.4531 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.97 | 8.654% | $17.352 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.80 | $886.3800 | $886.37 | $886.35 | $886.60 | |