| 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 | $127.34 | 12.689% | $143.4982 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.43 | 7.660% | $215.7829 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.89 | 12.519% | $133.7738 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.96 | 9.262% | $63.3283 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.29 | 8.721% | $6.8386 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.39 | 3.630% | $161.0307 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.82 | 6.696% | $265.481 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.12 | $989.7335 | $989.73 | $989.80 | $989.70 | |