| 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 | $138.81 | 12.714% | $156.4583 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.71 | 5.815% | $138.3108 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.43 | 6.530% | $14.307 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.34 | 11.374% | $14.8573 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.64 | 6.582% | $228.7676 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.53 | 4.537% | $19.3707 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.58 | 3.196% | $64.5801 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.04 | $636.6518 | $636.66 | $636.60 | $636.80 | |