| 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 | $245.39 | 12.679% | $276.503 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.60 | 8.370% | $146.9497 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.27 | 13.493% | $187.5699 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.97 | 5.609% | $42.2119 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.70 | 9.458% | $187.9394 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.46 | 8.831% | $78.8589 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.87 | 7.263% | $19.1679 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.26 | $939.2007 | $939.20 | $939.15 | $939.20 | |