| 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 | $140.27 | 13.714% | $159.5066 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.65 | 7.392% | $251.9953 | $252.00 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.32 | 3.844% | $149.8677 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.50 | 9.776% | $10.4287 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.53 | 4.418% | $57.9833 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.37 | 4.782% | $246.6254 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.47 | 5.386% | $162.7898 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.11 | $1,039.1968 | $1,039.21 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.20 | |