| 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 | $140.96 | 11.766% | $157.5454 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.39 | 10.371% | $13.675 | $13.68 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.96 | 6.685% | $199.4583 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.82 | 8.210% | $114.5078 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 4.473% | $261.7258 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.46 | 3.434% | $55.2958 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.85 | 13.363% | $46.3088 | $46.31 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.96 | $848.5169 | $848.54 | $848.55 | $848.50 | |