| 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 | $140.70 | 10.525% | $155.5087 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.73 | 6.442% | $45.4827 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.88 | 5.778% | $255.8558 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.97 | 11.574% | $64.6794 | $64.68 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.66 | 9.157% | $76.0388 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.63 | 13.749% | $149.7278 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.84 | 9.415% | $173.7948 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.41 | $921.0880 | $921.09 | $921.15 | $921.10 | |