| 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 | $140.60 | 11.707% | $157.06 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.86 | 5.867% | $21.0252 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.65 | 8.430% | $41.9082 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.49 | 8.472% | $53.6828 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.99 | 11.480% | $152.7165 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.92 | 9.489% | $7.5766 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.66 | 10.636% | $121.3234 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.17 | $555.2927 | $555.30 | $555.30 | $555.30 | |