| 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 | $148.57 | 13.431% | $168.5244 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.89 | 5.626% | $48.4718 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.27 | 9.365% | $82.319 | $82.32 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.40 | 7.865% | $10.1393 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.95 | 12.489% | $227.1715 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.85 | 13.328% | $255.9513 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.84 | 7.118% | $81.2383 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.77 | $873.8156 | $873.81 | $873.75 | $873.80 | |