| 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 | $140.60 | 7.751% | $151.4979 | $151.50 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.75 | 6.555% | $143.5829 | $143.58 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.50 | 10.393% | $141.855 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.96 | 5.824% | $194.6738 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.86 | 8.379% | $16.1051 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.54 | 12.793% | $173.1824 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.25 | 6.151% | $50.1563 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.46 | $871.0534 | $871.06 | $871.05 | $871.20 | |