| 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 | $140.94 | 8.189% | $152.4816 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.65 | 8.746% | $97.4908 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.86 | 12.305% | $159.3159 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.28 | 10.541% | $216.9699 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.87 | 10.448% | $19.7371 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.54 | 11.612% | $223.8267 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.56 | 13.725% | $9.7349 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.70 | $879.5569 | $879.56 | $879.60 | $879.50 | |