| 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 | $140.35 | 5.845% | $148.5535 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.74 | 6.861% | $58.4957 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.97 | 13.680% | $186.4011 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.40 | 12.556% | $116.3829 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.28 | 4.428% | $155.8901 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.36 | 9.403% | $242.1745 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.34 | 4.260% | $52.4845 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.44 | $960.3823 | $960.37 | $960.40 | $960.50 | |