| 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 | $140.50 | 10.368% | $155.067 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.29 | 5.557% | $8.7507 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.98 | 5.661% | $35.9036 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.45 | 11.469% | $49.548 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.56 | 6.180% | $180.0388 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.49 | 12.382% | $29.77 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.53 | 8.292% | $40.642 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.80 | $499.7201 | $499.72 | $499.70 | $499.70 | |