| 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 | $139.37 | 11.822% | $155.8463 | $155.85 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.84 | 6.486% | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.76 | 9.240% | $7.3846 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.40 | 3.113% | $182.9225 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.86 | 4.496% | $41.6521 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.93 | 3.127% | $28.8034 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.39 | 12.473% | $150.0277 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.55 | $829.4866 | $829.48 | $829.50 | $829.50 | |