| 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 | $144.50 | 5.331% | $152.2033 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 13.741% | $53.845 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.53 | 9.249% | $178.6549 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.54 | 12.386% | $51.1806 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.68 | 11.555% | $15.2607 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 10.345% | $150.0251 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.36 | 8.413% | $244.3195 | $244.32 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.91 | $845.4891 | $845.49 | $845.50 | $845.50 | |