| 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 | $145.33 | 13.705% | $165.2475 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.54 | 12.164% | $53.3228 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.75 | 7.310% | $129.5768 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.33 | 4.414% | $122.5089 | $122.51 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.74 | 8.471% | $180.8645 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.43 | 13.870% | $281.7485 | $281.75 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.51 | 8.833% | $54.9715 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.63 | $988.2405 | $988.24 | $988.20 | $988.20 | |