| 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 | $136.79 | 7.857% | $147.5376 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.42 | 13.696% | $15.258 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.28 | 4.709% | $168.8747 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.36 | 3.785% | $66.796 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.57 | 3.510% | $41.994 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.99 | 11.521% | $156.1182 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.45 | 11.863% | $63.1467 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.86 | $659.7252 | $659.73 | $659.70 | $659.70 | |