| 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 | $142.28 | 9.860% | $156.3088 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.81 | 6.184% | $114.477 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.28 | 5.687% | $5.5803 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.25 | 6.227% | $61.8772 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.94 | 7.281% | $35.3384 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.44 | 12.863% | $49.0277 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.74 | 7.388% | $214.4968 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.74 | $637.1062 | $637.12 | $637.20 | $637.10 | |