| 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 | $140.74 | 5.568% | $148.5764 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.86 | 9.680% | $97.4616 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.91 | 5.507% | $8.3456 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.75 | 4.351% | $166.7007 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.99 | 13.143% | $116.526 | $116.53 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.56 | 7.594% | $21.0454 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.38 | 5.749% | $263.7169 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.19 | $822.3726 | $822.39 | $822.40 | $822.30 | |