| 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 | $135.97 | 13.192% | $153.9072 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.83 | 4.350% | $50.9541 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.34 | 4.265% | $52.487 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 7.861% | $198.1407 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 12.580% | $246.5277 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.70 | 3.790% | $79.6069 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.30 | 12.644% | $165.9246 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.82 | $947.5482 | $947.55 | $947.55 | $947.50 | |