| 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 | $140.66 | 9.760% | $154.3884 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.81 | 5.655% | $87.4929 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 4.326% | $39.0179 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.89 | 7.180% | $268.9039 | $268.90 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.85 | 12.587% | $175.4668 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.86 | 12.531% | $197.897 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.26 | 13.787% | $239.2485 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.73 | $1,162.4154 | $1,162.42 | $1,162.40 | $1,162.40 | |