| 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 | $144.31 | 5.645% | $152.4563 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 3.808% | $81.5308 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.54 | 10.228% | $54.607 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 5.866% | $12.9898 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.58 | 5.175% | $56.3528 | $56.35 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.59 | 4.568% | $170.0171 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.41 | 7.666% | $267.4531 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.24 | $795.4069 | $795.41 | $795.40 | $795.50 | |