| 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 | $139.43 | 12.232% | $156.4851 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.95 | 5.487% | $261.555 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.67 | 3.668% | $70.1521 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.27 | 6.840% | $49.4349 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.97 | 6.571% | $12.7565 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 13.500% | $86.0898 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.91 | 4.384% | $205.5425 | $205.54 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.05 | $842.0159 | $842.02 | $842.05 | $842.10 | |