| 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 | $140.39 | 11.377% | $156.3622 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.80 | 5.718% | $48.4188 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.49 | 7.393% | $8.0437 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.49 | 8.333% | $247.5301 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.95 | 10.117% | $10.9566 | $10.96 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.27 | 10.737% | $30.198 | $30.20 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.96 | 12.529% | $87.7276 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.35 | $589.2370 | $589.24 | $589.25 | $589.20 | |