| 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 | $142.73 | 9.803% | $156.7218 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.50 | 6.305% | $11.162 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.71 | 8.558% | $189.6617 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.95 | 8.830% | $55.4489 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 4.237% | $245.8325 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.32 | 5.205% | $50.8351 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.91 | 5.639% | $147.7995 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.96 | $857.4615 | $857.46 | $857.45 | $857.40 | |