| 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 | $165.40 | 8.520% | $179.4921 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.71 | 11.116% | $194.1308 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.42 | 5.438% | $58.4337 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.78 | 3.811% | $146.1451 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 8.861% | $15.0228 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.27 | 7.311% | $153.7445 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.51 | 10.546% | $6.0911 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.89 | $753.0601 | $753.05 | $753.10 | $752.90 | |