| 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 | $115.55 | 13.792% | $131.4867 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.66 | 4.312% | $147.7684 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.50 | 13.289% | $100.2608 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.98 | 7.103% | $8.5468 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.82 | 9.347% | $226.1515 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 5.497% | $17.734 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.76 | 12.224% | $83.8987 | $83.90 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.08 | $715.8469 | $715.85 | $715.85 | $715.90 | |