| 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 | $141.83 | 12.454% | $159.4935 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.33 | 7.637% | $93.9994 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.35 | 6.632% | $79.2809 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.70 | 3.648% | $79.498 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.78 | 13.191% | $81.2485 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.87 | 3.746% | $21.6518 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.39 | 10.102% | $49.9753 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.25 | $565.1474 | $565.15 | $565.20 | $565.20 | |