| 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 | $138.40 | 6.582% | $147.5095 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.40 | 13.768% | $9.5565 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.36 | 4.489% | $26.4984 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.41 | 7.770% | $116.8335 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.61 | 6.638% | $19.8453 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 7.276% | $158.6719 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 6.130% | $264.6139 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.42 | $743.5290 | $743.53 | $743.50 | $743.50 | |