| 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 | $147.52 | 8.109% | $159.4824 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 9.112% | $272.4527 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.72 | 7.428% | $135.0585 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.89 | 11.624% | $71.3166 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.26 | 9.471% | $29.8418 | $29.84 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.85 | 11.134% | $40.9529 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.92 | 9.636% | $127.0901 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.86 | $836.1950 | $836.19 | $836.20 | $836.30 | |