| 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 | $154.47 | 7.119% | $165.4667 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.88 | 5.618% | $81.1991 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.27 | 13.221% | $51.2551 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.86 | 7.807% | $211.1508 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.80 | 10.209% | $50.4757 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.28 | 6.694% | $35.5078 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.64 | 6.532% | $93.3646 | $93.36 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.20 | $688.4198 | $688.43 | $688.40 | $688.60 | |