| 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 | $140.96 | 8.171% | $152.4778 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.99 | 8.442% | $261.3344 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.94 | 5.375% | $69.4843 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.57 | 9.146% | $144.6949 | $144.69 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.96 | 4.413% | $61.5619 | $61.56 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.64 | 11.141% | $192.9852 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.70 | 13.410% | $99.4606 | $99.46 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.76 | $981.9991 | $981.99 | $982.05 | $982.10 | |