| 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 | $140.81 | 11.135% | $156.4892 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 3.154% | $165.4178 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.63 | 8.678% | $98.4949 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 12.249% | $258.6778 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.70 | 13.202% | $100.4102 | $100.41 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.32 | 6.447% | $118.4968 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.99 | 5.312% | $40.008 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.26 | $937.9947 | $938.00 | $938.00 | $938.00 | |