| 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 | $155.48 | 3.225% | $160.4942 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.97 | 4.632% | $13.5708 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.83 | 10.681% | $139.2699 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.81 | 7.159% | $48.0179 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.64 | 3.400% | $60.6338 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.79 | 6.561% | $110.5997 | $110.60 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.96 | 11.158% | $240.0568 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.48 | $772.6431 | $772.64 | $772.60 | $772.70 | |