| 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 | $150.85 | 13.679% | $171.4848 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.27 | 11.717% | $61.746 | $61.75 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.59 | 8.269% | $210.6806 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.76 | 12.638% | $134.8953 | $134.90 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.28 | 9.461% | $238.9315 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 7.137% | $167.6694 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.40 | 3.843% | $207.0629 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.65 | $1,192.4705 | $1,192.47 | $1,192.50 | $1,192.50 | |