| 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 | $153.78 | 5.670% | $162.4993 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.40 | 8.393% | $160.8552 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 10.234% | $80.0299 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.38 | 8.594% | $124.2098 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 12.297% | $48.8043 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.70 | 11.102% | $124.1009 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.79 | 10.160% | $174.9231 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.11 | $875.4225 | $875.42 | $875.40 | $875.40 | |