| 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 | $135.52 | 10.300% | $149.4786 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.73 | 4.732% | $40.5627 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 4.450% | $58.9307 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.63 | 5.684% | $171.8739 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.51 | 11.446% | $176.6531 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.86 | 4.288% | $260.574 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.80 | 8.171% | $261.5575 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.47 | $1,119.6305 | $1,119.62 | $1,119.60 | $1,119.80 | |