| 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 | $130.28 | 7.867% | $140.5291 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.77 | 8.310% | $167.6314 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.38 | 11.390% | $48.321 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.61 | 11.262% | $218.7522 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.40 | 6.781% | $24.9868 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.95 | 9.776% | $62.5174 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.43 | 11.329% | $268.7816 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.82 | $931.5195 | $931.52 | $931.55 | $931.50 | |