| 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 | $133.49 | 5.251% | $140.4996 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.34 | 3.531% | $74.8943 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.41 | 9.148% | $48.4726 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.72 | 12.127% | $130.8746 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.57 | 12.170% | $170.0161 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.97 | 12.653% | $38.2682 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 9.714% | $254.4816 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.45 | $857.5070 | $857.50 | $857.45 | $857.60 | |