| 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 | $140.83 | 8.309% | $152.5316 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.33 | 5.159% | $221.1809 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.88 | 8.855% | $60.8282 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.49 | 9.506% | $244.735 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.91 | 5.633% | $55.8904 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.95 | 6.817% | $58.6959 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.96 | 10.605% | $89.5458 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.35 | $883.4078 | $883.42 | $883.50 | $883.30 | |