| 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 | $146.31 | 6.267% | $155.4792 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.60 | 13.400% | $10.8864 | $10.89 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.69 | 12.736% | $18.8156 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.93 | 6.490% | $25.4831 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.30 | 3.831% | $115.5639 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.38 | 8.522% | $38.3951 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.32 | 12.490% | $193.8428 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.53 | $558.4661 | $558.47 | $558.50 | $558.50 | |