| 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 | $141.48 | 6.585% | $150.7965 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.35 | 5.188% | $136.0607 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.79 | 3.465% | $85.6587 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.97 | 12.284% | $50.4941 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.37 | 5.108% | $20.3594 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.42 | 4.147% | $253.5146 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.58 | 12.808% | $160.8416 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.96 | $857.7256 | $857.72 | $857.70 | $857.80 | |