| 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 | $142.90 | 6.691% | $152.4614 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.91 | 12.385% | $178.591 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 8.516% | $39.6409 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.95 | 8.735% | $80.4095 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.42 | 8.428% | $12.3825 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.75 | 6.307% | $263.3756 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.76 | 10.569% | $228.6125 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.22 | $955.4734 | $955.47 | $955.50 | $955.50 | |