| 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 | $139.85 | 13.356% | $158.5284 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 11.470% | $87.5485 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.46 | 10.119% | $68.7803 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 8.190% | $53.4459 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.86 | 13.682% | $157.8588 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.62 | 8.818% | $42.0255 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.82 | 6.286% | $120.9747 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.55 | $689.1621 | $689.17 | $689.20 | $689.10 | |