| 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 | $140.30 | 5.845% | $148.5005 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.68 | 8.183% | $201.956 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.38 | 9.819% | $201.3861 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.44 | 6.116% | $36.5464 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.37 | 7.581% | $230.6214 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.75 | 3.573% | $20.4557 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.67 | 6.163% | $133.415 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.59 | $972.8811 | $972.90 | $972.85 | $972.90 | |