| 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 | $145.67 | 13.452% | $165.2655 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 11.697% | $39.9317 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.78 | 7.720% | $185.0414 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.52 | 13.861% | $24.5029 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.47 | 7.645% | $253.4717 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 8.402% | $245.6498 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.64 | 8.479% | $45.1707 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.44 | $959.0337 | $959.03 | $959.00 | $959.00 | |