| 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 | $12.44 | 6.543% | $13.2539 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.98 | 6.273% | $47.8016 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.68 | 4.469% | $78.0174 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.46 | 5.806% | $215.2729 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.44 | 9.491% | $159.2437 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.87 | 8.176% | $159.9599 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.71 | 13.108% | $174.9894 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.58 | $848.5388 | $848.53 | $848.50 | $848.60 | |