| 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 | $140.66 | 12.700% | $158.5238 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.72 | 6.670% | $174.6401 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.71 | 3.841% | $52.6578 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.96 | 10.544% | $103.8671 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.54 | 4.514% | $145.8388 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.71 | 8.564% | $52.8815 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.38 | 7.420% | $202.3578 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.68 | $890.7669 | $890.77 | $890.75 | $890.80 | |