| 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 | $135.90 | 7.792% | $146.4893 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 9.625% | $77.5597 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.91 | 10.703% | $6.5425 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.97 | 13.128% | $239.7974 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.34 | 9.663% | $273.4337 | $273.43 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.61 | 3.543% | $193.2216 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.53 | 3.705% | $222.4783 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.01 | $1,159.5225 | $1,159.52 | $1,159.55 | $1,159.50 | |