| 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 | $146.55 | 7.479% | $157.5105 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.47 | 4.845% | $70.7389 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.68 | 5.794% | $41.9791 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.57 | 12.244% | $174.618 | $174.62 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.80 | 5.375% | $125.1855 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.82 | 8.704% | $260.6939 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.62 | 12.397% | $29.9201 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.51 | $860.6460 | $860.65 | $860.65 | $860.60 | |