| 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 | $142.76 | 10.290% | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.46 | 4.805% | $48.6924 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.44 | 5.642% | $183.2255 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.39 | 9.784% | $50.9288 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.96 | 4.564% | $19.8253 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.95 | 4.656% | $81.5794 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.40 | 12.489% | $13.9486 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.36 | $555.6500 | $555.66 | $555.75 | $555.60 | |