| 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 | $140.89 | 11.792% | $157.5037 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.56 | 9.201% | $161.137 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.60 | 7.313% | $140.1508 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 4.707% | $177.8239 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.84 | 5.442% | $52.5523 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.44 | 10.769% | $8.2412 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.32 | 12.242% | $132.8047 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.48 | $830.2136 | $830.20 | $830.20 | $830.20 | |