| 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 | $150.67 | 11.791% | $168.4355 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.63 | 7.810% | $44.8813 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.86 | 12.735% | $29.1533 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.56 | 9.186% | $50.837 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.53 | 5.588% | $76.583 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.70 | 11.538% | $132.3956 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.75 | 3.198% | $17.2857 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.70 | $519.5714 | $519.58 | $519.65 | $519.60 | |