| 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 | $147.61 | 5.179% | $155.2547 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.29 | 8.652% | $88.3232 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.75 | 4.850% | $41.6779 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.92 | 5.662% | $68.5958 | $68.60 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.48 | 11.262% | $63.9534 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.72 | 9.715% | $45.7731 | $45.77 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.30 | 4.815% | $25.47 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $457.07 | $489.0481 | $489.04 | $489.00 | $489.20 | |