| 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 | $127.79 | 11.503% | $142.4897 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.51 | 6.318% | $154.7033 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.62 | 12.384% | $195.1211 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.27 | 10.231% | $208.6342 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.75 | 5.486% | $54.589 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.48 | 9.682% | $14.7851 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.84 | 8.661% | $83.4951 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.26 | $853.8175 | $853.82 | $853.85 | $853.80 | |