| 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 | $120.71 | 12.248% | $135.4946 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.26 | 4.740% | $158.4297 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.69 | 4.546% | $50.9034 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.65 | 13.435% | $20.0213 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.39 | 5.669% | $93.4008 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.66 | 3.391% | $55.4796 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.38 | 9.465% | $174.4653 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.74 | $688.1947 | $688.19 | $688.20 | $688.20 | |