| 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 | $139.83 | 12.151% | $156.8207 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.88 | 12.408% | $39.2079 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.58 | 4.752% | $244.6797 | $244.68 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.71 | 7.727% | $6.1512 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.28 | 4.455% | $48.3418 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.46 | 10.366% | $56.7943 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.26 | 11.350% | $120.5475 | $120.55 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.00 | $672.5431 | $672.54 | $672.55 | $672.50 | |