| 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 | $140.30 | 6.342% | $149.1978 | $149.20 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.89 | 9.509% | $79.8211 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.50 | 8.392% | $9.2133 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.46 | 5.201% | $209.8339 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.98 | 4.308% | $237.8014 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.90 | 11.338% | $77.8253 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.45 | 6.740% | $95.4789 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.48 | $859.1717 | $859.17 | $859.20 | $859.10 | |