| 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 | $135.79 | 10.253% | $149.7125 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.29 | 11.831% | $49.5299 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.35 | 8.717% | $85.1798 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.38 | 9.439% | $186.4622 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.36 | 6.780% | $267.3344 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.75 | 9.159% | $15.0094 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.37 | 7.859% | $103.9437 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.29 | $857.1719 | $857.16 | $857.20 | $857.10 | |