| 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 | $137.88 | 9.174% | $150.5291 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.69 | 6.510% | $214.82 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.27 | 10.314% | $121.6432 | $121.64 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.30 | 5.256% | $31.8926 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.26 | 5.105% | $54.9279 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.33 | 7.569% | $129.4378 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.65 | 5.236% | $159.5904 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.38 | $862.8410 | $862.84 | $862.90 | $862.70 | |