| 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 | $140.52 | 6.388% | $149.4964 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.51 | 6.615% | $171.1277 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.58 | 11.243% | $42.9175 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.52 | 7.251% | $84.2135 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.88 | 8.855% | $81.5106 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.59 | 8.454% | $26.6688 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.49 | 12.236% | $29.7313 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.09 | $585.6658 | $585.67 | $585.65 | $585.60 | |