| 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 | $184.92 | 6.255% | $196.4867 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.79 | 7.236% | $153.1223 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 11.462% | $54.5829 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.35 | 13.637% | $217.4444 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.56 | 7.338% | $52.1233 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.34 | 12.217% | $135.0419 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.89 | 10.110% | $6.4855 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.82 | $815.2870 | $815.28 | $815.30 | $815.20 | |