| 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 | $138.96 | 11.834% | $155.4045 | $155.40 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.34 | 6.367% | $52.4815 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.62 | 8.852% | $19.1797 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.91 | 11.703% | $36.7615 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.91 | 10.102% | $16.4162 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.87 | 9.242% | $56.6638 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.48 | 3.803% | $220.5606 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.09 | $557.4678 | $557.46 | $557.45 | $557.60 | |