| 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 | $138.81 | 6.259% | $147.4981 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 13.219% | $85.2992 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.42 | 4.377% | $38.0141 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 11.271% | $14.4541 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.70 | 8.708% | $172.5196 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.29 | 11.728% | $192.4962 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 8.173% | $18.0324 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.22 | $668.3137 | $668.31 | $668.30 | $668.30 | |