| 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 | $140.77 | 7.648% | $151.5361 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.25 | 12.336% | $51.9554 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.37 | 13.469% | $180.8355 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.85 | 9.562% | $204.7166 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.48 | 11.546% | $16.1519 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.74 | 4.685% | $100.2254 | $100.23 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.38 | 7.735% | $19.8017 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.84 | $725.2226 | $725.24 | $725.25 | $725.20 | |