| 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 | $140.84 | 6.265% | $149.6636 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.30 | 4.131% | $243.9789 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.53 | 5.404% | $212.4207 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.81 | 5.383% | $13.4996 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.40 | 5.302% | $186.8057 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.90 | 5.633% | $16.7956 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.68 | 9.468% | $52.1943 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.46 | $875.3584 | $875.36 | $875.35 | $875.40 | |