| 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 | $136.87 | 12.874% | $154.4906 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.62 | 12.353% | $111.9261 | $111.93 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.54 | 13.509% | $270.7644 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.73 | 3.161% | $14.164 | $14.16 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.79 | 13.677% | $58.8733 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.30 | 5.869% | $38.4304 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.66 | 10.815% | $154.7642 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.51 | $803.4130 | $803.40 | $803.40 | $803.50 | |