| 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 | $148.30 | 5.561% | $156.547 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.45 | 13.831% | $9.6187 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.56 | 11.232% | $219.7499 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.89 | 11.346% | $217.0022 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.71 | 13.782% | $63.388 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 8.540% | $258.0321 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.82 | 5.238% | $65.0581 | $65.06 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.46 | $989.3960 | $989.40 | $989.40 | $989.30 | |