| 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 | $146.81 | 6.550% | $156.4261 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 9.131% | $30.4475 | $30.45 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.40 | 3.348% | $24.1834 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.85 | 12.191% | $52.5615 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.49 | 8.871% | $103.9609 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.33 | 12.821% | $132.3729 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 8.747% | $250.0202 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.69 | $749.9725 | $749.97 | $749.95 | $750.00 | |