| 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 | $140.47 | 11.424% | $156.5173 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.80 | 6.639% | $93.629 | $93.63 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.84 | 4.128% | $41.4846 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.99 | 12.112% | $8.9577 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.81 | 10.849% | $43.0205 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.86 | 12.661% | $150.808 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.83 | 4.653% | $50.0555 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.60 | $544.4726 | $544.48 | $544.45 | $544.50 | |