| 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 | $139.56 | 5.511% | $147.2512 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.27 | 12.483% | $218.5207 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.46 | 13.165% | $17.4953 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.82 | 13.435% | $16.8111 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.43 | 12.250% | $182.3277 | $182.33 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.44 | 4.196% | $62.9761 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.88 | 5.835% | $141.6919 | $141.69 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.86 | $787.0740 | $787.08 | $787.10 | $787.10 | |