| 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 | $181.57 | 7.523% | $195.2295 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.65 | 9.203% | $23.6424 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.52 | 5.274% | $19.4967 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.47 | 12.179% | $42.0335 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.38 | 9.406% | $52.9306 | $52.93 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.90 | 9.690% | $150.1656 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.30 | 12.183% | $16.0422 | $16.04 | $16.05 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.79 | $499.5405 | $499.54 | $499.60 | $499.40 | |