| 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 | $148.64 | 5.319% | $156.5462 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.66 | 13.452% | $79.0307 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.35 | 5.708% | $166.3315 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.62 | 9.635% | $217.757 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.66 | 11.370% | $12.9857 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.73 | 7.540% | $101.8726 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.85 | 12.774% | $149.8203 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.51 | $884.3440 | $884.35 | $884.35 | $884.30 | |