| 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 | $142.71 | 6.846% | $152.4799 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.36 | 3.270% | $88.1513 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 8.224% | $20.0647 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 11.355% | $231.0171 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.45 | 7.818% | $165.4467 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.38 | 4.267% | $119.2606 | $119.26 | $119.25 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.46 | 4.717% | $64.3591 | $64.36 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.36 | $840.7794 | $840.78 | $840.75 | $840.90 | |