| 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 | $139.48 | 12.198% | $156.4938 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.54 | 11.576% | $86.516 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.68 | 11.507% | $136.7968 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.25 | 9.538% | $116.3841 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.52 | 8.672% | $38.6003 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.73 | 9.150% | $116.4958 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.32 | 3.251% | $23.0456 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.52 | $674.3324 | $674.34 | $674.35 | $674.30 | |