| 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 | $137.41 | 3.707% | $142.5038 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.96 | 4.547% | $19.8221 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.84 | 12.563% | $220.4434 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.34 | 3.414% | $15.8637 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.59 | 3.844% | $256.0689 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.97 | 6.141% | $6.3366 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.64 | 12.260% | $170.2311 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.75 | $831.2696 | $831.26 | $831.25 | $831.20 | |