| 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 | $139.31 | 8.500% | $151.1514 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.98 | 11.453% | $42.3298 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 11.128% | $80.3011 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.64 | 4.824% | $18.491 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.46 | 13.724% | $84.6789 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 11.332% | $119.9714 | $119.97 | $119.95 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.43 | 4.367% | $218.5758 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.84 | $715.4994 | $715.50 | $715.55 | $715.60 | |