| 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 | $139.72 | 8.232% | $151.2218 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 4.586% | $172.4623 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.63 | 11.284% | $41.8762 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.64 | 8.860% | $210.7965 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.79 | 3.409% | $196.2599 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.32 | 6.518% | $122.8366 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.54 | 8.759% | $203.9666 | $203.97 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.54 | $1,099.4199 | $1,099.43 | $1,099.40 | $1,099.50 | |