| 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 | $139.80 | 12.512% | $157.2918 | $157.29 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.99 | 12.165% | $187.3043 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.59 | 8.192% | $37.4236 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.48 | 5.748% | $215.176 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.80 | 6.324% | $79.5304 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.90 | 5.145% | $115.5544 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.95 | 3.520% | $17.5466 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.51 | $809.8271 | $809.82 | $809.85 | $809.80 | |