| 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 | $138.29 | 11.503% | $154.1975 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.80 | 13.560% | $265.5033 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.61 | 8.481% | $8.2554 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.53 | 7.125% | $12.3515 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.46 | 5.816% | $156.0363 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.70 | 12.126% | $156.64 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.36 | 9.625% | $124.2709 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.75 | $877.2549 | $877.26 | $877.25 | $877.30 | |