| 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 | $139.70 | 7.770% | $150.5547 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.59 | 7.232% | $84.2736 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.63 | 13.573% | $218.7757 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.63 | 6.662% | $239.5949 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.45 | 11.104% | $222.708 | $222.71 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.26 | 10.441% | $20.1665 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.89 | 3.505% | $31.9727 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.15 | $968.0461 | $968.04 | $968.00 | $968.20 | |