| 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 | $140.72 | 6.235% | $149.4939 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.91 | 8.720% | $55.3494 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.76 | 10.575% | $47.2819 | $47.28 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.29 | 5.132% | $207.4149 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.43 | 13.353% | $8.4221 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.34 | 3.191% | $60.2016 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 12.102% | $196.0328 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.32 | $724.1966 | $724.18 | $724.20 | $724.10 | |