| 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 | $140.30 | 7.265% | $150.4928 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.64 | 11.311% | $55.2548 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.63 | 4.559% | $49.8015 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.36 | 4.362% | $257.1062 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.79 | 5.681% | $17.7438 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.50 | 9.661% | $168.3296 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.39 | 11.670% | $145.6065 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.61 | $844.3352 | $844.33 | $844.35 | $844.30 | |