| 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 | $150.25 | 3.857% | $156.0451 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.76 | 13.300% | $34.8511 | $34.85 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.69 | 6.506% | $30.5566 | $30.56 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.38 | 9.872% | $11.4047 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.42 | 4.450% | $202.0272 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.46 | 5.378% | $12.0763 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.32 | 10.503% | $95.3862 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.28 | $542.3472 | $542.36 | $542.40 | $542.40 | |