| 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 | $153.25 | 8.669% | $166.5352 | $166.54 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 12.700% | $79.4648 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.69 | 5.777% | $51.5028 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.78 | 12.231% | $24.4439 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.48 | 12.761% | $247.4878 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.36 | 10.635% | $163.0317 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.81 | 9.452% | $75.3139 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.88 | $807.7801 | $807.77 | $807.80 | $807.70 | |