| 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 | $138.75 | 8.464% | $150.4938 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.81 | 11.371% | $111.1594 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.79 | 10.735% | $35.2027 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 4.235% | $6.5147 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.65 | 4.350% | $194.7693 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.82 | 12.266% | $6.5339 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.98 | 3.267% | $212.7094 | $212.71 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.05 | $717.3832 | $717.37 | $717.35 | $717.40 | |