| 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 | $147.50 | 6.109% | $156.5108 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.46 | 4.411% | $72.5239 | $72.52 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.33 | 3.490% | $76.9241 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.91 | 4.360% | $221.1493 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.66 | 4.247% | $25.7073 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.36 | 11.551% | $214.5795 | $214.58 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.44 | 5.561% | $192.5855 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.66 | $959.9804 | $959.98 | $959.95 | $959.90 | |